Mechanical Engineer

What's in it For You

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and development of Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) through the full New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle.
• Develop and evaluate new concepts through feasibility studies, prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
• Perform detailed mechanical design and engineering calculations related to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid systems.
• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, technical reports, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, customers, and industry partners to deliver innovative products on schedule.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical approval of engineering documentation.
• Support product certification, validation testing, and production readiness activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness.
• Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and emerging liquid cooling technologies.
• Location: Calgary, AB
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full-time

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA, or eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience, including product design and development responsibilities.
• Experience leading hardware products through the NPI process from concept through production launch.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and cooling system design.
• Experience with pumps, heat exchangers, motors, sensors, piping systems, and HVAC-related equipment.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks for detailed mechanical design and engineering drawings.
• Experience with PLM, PDM, engineering change management, and product lifecycle processes.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and project execution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing products for high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience in thermal management, HVAC, cooling systems, fluid transfer systems, or building mechanical design.
• Experience with CFD, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal simulation, or seismic analysis.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, product testing, and laboratory validation equipment.
• Knowledge of Design for Lean Six Sigma or similar product development methodologies.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership.
• Experience working in regulated or certification-driven environments, including UL or CSA standards.
• We thank every candidate in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. Please note: immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks, including criminal record checks and education verification.
• ABOUT COOLIT, AN ECOLAB COMPANY
• Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.
• Recognized as one of "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2023" by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.
• As demand for generative AI, high-performance computing, and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
• During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.

ABOUT COOLIT, AN ECOLAB COMPANY