Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Management)

TL;DR

Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Management): Leading the technical strategy and development of next-generation mission-critical thermal management solutions for data centers with an accent on liquid cooling and prototype validation. Focus on designing emerging thermal architectures, conducting advanced thermal analysis, and transitioning innovative concepts into productized solutions.

Location: Columbus, OH, United States. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided.

Company

Global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing mission-critical thermal management solutions for data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities.

What you will do

• Define and lead the technical strategy for advanced thermal development projects from concept to prototype validation.
• Serve as the senior technical lead for cross-functional teams, resolving complex technical challenges and managing project milestones.
• Develop comprehensive design guidelines and specifications for seamless handover to NPDI teams.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external research bodies, including universities and national labs.
• Conduct and oversee thermal analysis, modeling, and testing to validate advanced cooling concepts.
• Mentor and lead engineers and technicians to foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a directly related degree.
• Extensive track record as a technical lead directing multi-disciplinary teams through concept and validation phases.
• Deep expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, specifically CREO 4.0 or greater.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is mandatory; no sponsorship (H-1B, etc.) will be provided.

Nice to have

• Experience with cryogenic cooling, 1-phase/2-phase liquid cooling, or "natural" refrigerants (e.g., R744).
• Proficiency in CFD and FEA software, preferably Ansys.
• Experience using AI design tools for thermal components, such as generative design or topology optimization.
• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Existing patent portfolio or published research in thermal management technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Work environment based on core principles of safety, integrity, respect, teamwork, and inclusion.
• Strategic focus on innovation, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture.
• Opportunities to influence technology roadmaps and represent the company as a subject matter expert at industry conferences.
• Low travel requirement (up to 10%).