HVAC Cooling Technician

What You’ll Do

• Own R&D lab testing and validation of liquid cooling solutions from component-level to system-level
• Build, configure, and operate complex test systems, including fluid loops, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition platforms
• Partner with engineering to design, modify, and optimize experimental setups
• Execute and adapt test plans in a fast-paced, iterative R&D environment
• Troubleshoot and debug integrated systems, identifying root causes across mechanical, thermal, and fluid domains
• Analyze and interpret data to identify performance trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities
• Contribute to test automation and efficiency improvements, including scripting, controls, or process enhancements where applicable
• Maintain high standards for data integrity, documentation, and repeatability
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational protocols
• Technical Scope & Tools
• You will gain hands-on experience with:
• Data acquisition systems (DAQ, LabVIEW, PLC-based controls, or similar)
• System-level debugging of fluid, thermal, and mechanical systems
• Rack-level test environments simulating real-world data center conditions
• Integration of cooling systems with broader infrastructure environments
• What You Own
• End-to-end execution and reliability of test setups and validation workflows
• Accuracy, quality, and usability of experimental data
• Readiness and performance of lab infrastructure and equipment
• Continuous improvement of lab processes, scalability, and efficiency
• What Success Looks Like
• You independently build and execute complex test environments
• Your data directly informs and improves engineering design decisions
• You proactively identify issues and drive solutions end-to-end
• You improve lab efficiency, scalability, and repeatability over time
• You operate effectively in a high-speed, evolving R&D environment
• Growth & Career Path
• This role is designed as a pathway into:
• Advanced R&D or Test Engineering roles
• System validation and product engineering
• Lab leadership within a rapidly scaling organization
• SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Thermal Systems, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in engineering lab, R&D, or hardware validation environments
• Strong experience with charging, recovering, and handling of common refrigerants in a research lab
• Strong experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems
• Familiar with liquid cooling, CDUs, immersion cooling, or DTC systems (preferred)
• Familiar with Data center infrastructure or high-performance computing environments
• Experience in test automation, scripting, or controls systems (a plus)
• Experience in fast-paced, iterative product development environments
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 5%
• Valid passport and driver’s license
• Ability to meet background check and screening requirements
• EPA Section 608 certification
• Welding is PLUS
• Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
• $52,800.00 - $74,550.00