Mechanical NPI Liquid Cooling Engineer (Data Center)

TL;DR

Mechanical NPI Liquid Cooling Engineer (Data Center): Overseeing the transition of new liquid-cooled networking products from design to full-scale manufacturing with an accent on DFM, thermal solution integration, and process optimization. Focus on leading cross-functional teams, resolving complex electro-mechanical manufacturing challenges, and ensuring high-quality production standards for high-performance data center equipment.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA, USA

Salary: $175,000–$200,000

Company

hirify.global is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data centers, campus, and routing environments.

What you will do

• Lead the introduction of new liquid-cooled products to market, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and quality.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including purging, cleaning, pressure testing, and filling procedures for liquid cooling systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and mechanical engineering teams to implement DFM principles across sheet metal, plastics, and thermal components.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality and process issues at contract manufacturers using 8D methodology.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to NPI engineers and manufacturing personnel regarding liquid cooling solutions.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and maintain version control within PLM systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical NPI Engineer with expertise in prototype and production-level DFM.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in scaled manufacturing of liquid cooling thermal solutions (cold plates, CDUs, AALCs).
• Proficiency with PLM systems (Agile or Propel preferred) and ECO/MCO/PCN processes.
• Strong background in debugging electro-mechanical systems and applying 8D failure analysis.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA and capable of working onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

Nice to have

• Experience with L11 level integration and testing of liquid-cooled products.
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable handling and integration.
• Familiarity with facility-level power and cooling requirements.
• Experience reviewing PCB layout files in Allegro.
• Proficiency in CREO MCAD.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with eligibility for discretionary bonuses and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge high-performance networking technology.