Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job summary

Lead mechanical systems design and coordinate across engineering disciplines as a technical project manager for data center equipment. Oversee the full product lifecycle including design development, testing, manufacturing support, and commissioning.

Job details

Join Silent-Aire — Powering the World’s Data Centers Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs. We currently operate manufacturing facilities in: Edmonton Sherwood Park Nisku Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in data center liquid cooling and air cooling to join our Mechanical Engineering team. As part of the Mechanical Engineering team, your role will be to lead the mechanical systems design as well coordinate across engineering disciplines as the technical project manager. This position is responsible for directing technical client conversations, overseeing pricing efforts, design development, code reviews, specification compliance, equipment certification, equipment testing, guidance for development of construction documents, support during manufacturing, commissioning, and warranty. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to review performance components, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), and implement innovative design solutions. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of design professionals, fostering collaboration and supporting career growth. Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. Technical Design: Provide technical design support with a focus on mechanical design engineering. Design custom air handling equipment, MDC and CDU equipment to client specifications. Develop and test completed products. Design liquid cooling systems for data centers including cooling distribution units (CDUs) to client specification. Design of single-phase and two-phase systems. Perform strategic assessment of emerging market demands for diverse liquid cooling solutions, perform code study, develop and test new products. Project Execution: Take a leading role in project execution, including support for estimating, business development, sales, production improvements, and marketing. Lead project teams and mentor Engineers in Training. Product Optimization: Lead testing activities to evaluate and validate design solutions for HVAC units. Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying best practices and implementing innovative design solutions. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design submittals, reports, drawings, and Engineering Change Requests. Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for design processes and VAVE initiatives. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain to identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance enhancement. Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc. Eng., B.Eng.) Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical engineering Minimum 4 years of HVAC and refrigeration experience within the data center industry. Experience with both single-phase and two-phase cooling. Experience leading multidisciplinary team members Practical experience with risk management, product design and testing, estimating, and project management Ability to integrate new technologies into machines and converse with multiple departments spanning multiple disciplines Strong work ethic and positive team attitude Preferred Qualifications Understanding of Electrical, Structural, and Controls engineering Proficiency with AutoCAD, Creo, Revit, and ANSYS Minimum 5 years project management or coordination Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to data center equipment Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

What you’ll do

Lead mechanical systems design and coordinate across engineering disciplines as a technical project manager for data center equipment. Oversee the full product lifecycle including design development, testing, manufacturing support, and commissioning.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a P.Eng. designation. Candidates must have at least 6 years of mechanical engineering experience, including 4 years in the data center HVAC and refrigeration industry.

Listed skills

• Product Design · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Engineering
• Data Center Cooling
• Liquid Cooling
• Air Handling Units
• Project Management
• Technical Leadership
• HVAC
• Refrigeration
• Product Design
• Testing
• AutoCAD
• Creo
• Revit
• ANSYS
• VAVE
• Engineering Change Requests
• Ansys Simulation Software
• Mechanical Design
• Project Documentation
• Continuous Development
• Industry Standards
• Supply Chain
• PTC Creo (CAD Suite)
• Project Implementation
• Technical Design
• Strong Work Ethic
• Air Handler
• Autodesk Revit
• Business Development
• Construction
• Code Review
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cost Reduction
• Data Centers
• Engineering Design Process
• Engineering Change Order
• Sales
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Innovation
• International Standards
• Risk Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mechanical Systems
• Product Lining
• Quality Assurance
• Single-Phase Electric Power
• Submittals (Construction)
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Mechanical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer (General)
• Mechanical Engineers