Job Description

Our client, a rapidly growing manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is looking for an R&D Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity!

The R&D Engineer will lead assigned product lines, focusing on data center cooling systems, heat exchangers, and related thermal equipment. This role will oversee product applications, development, and improvements while working closely with Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing to bring products from concept through production.

Schedule and Benefits:

• Full-time, fully remote position.
• Monday–Friday
• Potential travel up to 20% as needed
• Competitive pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance on air-cooled heat exchangers, dry coolers, CRAHs, and other cooling systems used in data center and industrial applications.
• Support Sales with equipment selection, sizing, customization, and technical proposals.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, consultants, and contractors.
• Manage assigned product lines from development and launch through ongoing product improvements.
• Evaluate customer feedback, market trends, and competitor products to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Establish product specifications, performance targets, pricing strategies, and development priorities.
• Partner with Engineering and R&D to translate customer and market requirements into product designs and validation plans.
• Review product designs to ensure performance, cost, and application requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure products are cost-effective and ready for production.
• Coordinate product releases, engineering approvals, and applicable industry certifications, including UL, CE, and EMC.
• Drive continuous improvement based on product performance, customer feedback, and manufacturing needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related engineering field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–10+ years of relevant engineering experience; candidates with additional experience will be considered.
• Required: Direct experience with data center cooling systems and heat exchangers.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and air/fluid dynamics.
• Experience with product development and cross-functional engineering projects.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, thermal modeling, and equipment selection software.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with CRAH units, dry coolers, or mission-critical cooling systems.
• Product-line ownership or product lifecycle management.
• Experience with product launches, testing, and validation.
• Familiarity with product pricing, competitive analysis, and market strategy.
• Knowledge of UL, CE, EMC, or other product certification requirements.

Key Competencies:

• Mechanical & Thermal Engineering
• Data Center Cooling
• Heat Exchanger Applications
• Product Development
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Thermal Analysis
• Manufacturing Readiness
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Problem Solving
• Customer Application Support