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Location: 100% on- site in Delano, MN at a medical manufacturign facility
About the Company
Trelleborg Medical Solutions partners with the world’s leading medical device and biopharmaceutical companies, collaborating from concept to commercialization to bring to market impactful solutions that improve patient quality of life. It leverages decades of design and manufacturing experience, in-depth knowledge of polymer materials and a deep understanding of customer applications and end-use environments to deliver pioneering, engineered solutions for transformative health technologies. Utilizing its global quality system and engineering and manufacturing network, the company is a production partner of choice for medical device and biopharmaceutical companies.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the Delano team. Follows good manufacturing practices (GMP) and principles to provide engineering support and develop robust manufacturing processes. Has a primary role in the engineering of new, modified and/or existing manufacturing operations in a clean-room environment. Apply engineering theory and principles to ensure that the Value Stream for specific products is optimized using Lean Sigma tools.
Responsibilities
- Analyze product specifications and translate these into manufacturing processes to establish production rates, achieve expected quality levels and establish reliability of finished product.
- Identifies tooling related issues and communicates/works with a tool maker to resolve the issues.
- Develop manufacturing methods for new and existing products, establish labor standards and develop product cost information.
- Meticulously document all manufacturing process information and sequences within the Trelleborg document control system.
- Identify opportunities for improvement to existing processes and methods using data or observation. Develop the improvements and implement them as quickly as practical.
- Make improvements to production rates and reduce scrap by identifying and implementing new and better equipment, processes or human factors methods.
- Assist production in troubleshooting production problems with individual components, individual processes and help improve the situation to assure customer delivery dates and superior quality.
- Review production schedules and engineering specifications to resolve production problems.
- CAPA- Active member of the CAPA team responsible for implementing permanent corrective actions.
- DMR- Participate in determination of product DMR disposition plan and approval with the VS team.
- Follow ISO 13485 and 21 CFR part 11 and part 820 and Trelleborg Quality System protocols.
- Execution of DOE's, problem solving, FMEA's, validations, control plans, continuation engineering for products.
- Actively Support Production, Engineering and Quality departments.
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer: including all the above.
- Mentors Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians through experiences and education as opportunities arise.
- Develops ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a culture of continuous improvement.
- Successfully manages multiple high-profile projects simultaneously.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Lean Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
- Polymer Science, Lean Kaizen or other specialized background.
- 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related discipline.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Medical device manufacturing experience.
Required Skills
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information, and direction effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world-class performance.
- Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines.
- Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes.
- Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately.
- Commitment to making improvements company-wide.
- Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office.
- Use of statistical analysis software.
- Interpersonal skills and good communication technique.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines, manage and identify the scope.
- Act as a project leader on major projects.
- Lean Manufacturing- Proficient in the use of problem-solving tools such as 5 why, Fishbone, 8D, etc.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes for medical components and devices.
- Good understanding of metrology principles and methods.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $123,000 based on experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Trelleborg Medical Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Job Title: Manufacturing/Process Engineer
Duration: 6+ Months (Possible extension)
Location: Maple Grove, MN 55311
Onsite Role
Responsibilities:
- Leads clinical build line, own process development deliverables such as process validation documentation, characterize process, support commercialization activity.
- Works cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
- Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to meet department goals.
- Successfully completes complex engineering work and contributes to new product development teams and product support, typically including the following activities: technology development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, Six Sigma, process study, process improvements, and report preparation.
- Selects process improvement techniques to solve complex problems and make sound equipment and process recommendations.
- Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
- Designs and prepares complex reports and communicates results to the technical community.
- Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
- Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
- Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment.
- Completes and manages complex Capital Equipment Request Authorizations (CERA’s).
- Leads in the identification, implementation, and management of production goals.
- Trains, develops, and/or provides work direction to operators, technicians, and engineers.
Education/Experience:
- 5+ years of experience
- BS in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, BioMed)
- Knowledge of electropolishing preferred
- Experience with Keyence and Sensofar measurement technology
Our client is seeking a senior Site Leader to oversee the full operation of a mid-sized manufacturing facility operating as a subsidiary of a larger global organization. The business continues to receive strong strategic investment and plays a critical role within the broader company. This opening is due to a planned retirement, creating a rare opportunity to step into an established operation with stability, executive visibility, and runway for continued growth.
This role functions as the top leader at the site and reports directly to the Divisional General Manager. The Site Leader carries full accountability for performance, culture, and long-term direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full P&L ownership
- Leadership of cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, finance, HR, fulfillment, and warehousing
- Execution of strategic initiatives that support growth, scalability, and operational excellence
- Driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Building and developing a strong leadership bench and performance culture
- Partnering with engineering and divisional leadership to align site strategy and investment
- Ensuring customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and operational reliability
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business required; advanced degree preferred
- 8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
- Demonstrated success owning P&L in a manufacturing environment
- Background in lean, operational excellence, or Six Sigma methodologies
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities
Opportunity:
The facility serves as a key contributor within a financially strong parent organization. This is a highly visible leadership role offering meaningful autonomy, executive-level exposure, and the opportunity to shape the next phase of the business.
The Project Development Engineer is a senior, client-facing technical leader responsible for shaping early-stage facility and capital projects from concept through approval. This role serves as a strategic advisor to clients, bridging vision, technical feasibility, and financial discipline. The position requires executive presence, strong consultative instincts, and the ability to translate complex building and infrastructure considerations into clear, actionable recommendations that drive long-term value.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted technical and strategic advisor to clients during early project development and planning phases.
- Partner closely with client executives and internal commercial leaders to support project visioning, feasibility, and decision-making.
- Lead site assessments and facility walk-throughs to identify risks, opportunities, and value-enhancing solutions.
- Translate complex technical analyses into clear, client-ready presentations and recommendations.
- Bridge sales, technical design, and delivery teams to align vision, scope, budget, and execution strategy.
- Guide group decision-making through strong facilitation, presence, and communication.
- Independently manage project development efforts from initial concept through client approval.
- Develop comprehensive analyses related to building systems, site development, and facility performance.
- Balance innovative problem-solving with practical budget constraints and technical realities.
- Build and sustain long-term, trust-based client relationships through consistent delivery and credibility.
- Collaborate with internal engineering, design, and delivery teams to advance projects toward implementation.
- Contribute to organizational reputation by shaping client visions into achievable, value-driven facility solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Five or more years of experience in building planning, site development, pre-construction design, and construction across building systems.
- Broad technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building envelope systems.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience building trust-based client relationships through strong communication and executive presence.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to guide group decision-making.
- Experience supporting K–12 facilities, educational programs, or capital planning initiatives is preferred.
- Background in energy analysis, utility evaluation, or energy savings calculations is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE), AIA, or comparable professional certification is preferred.
- Consultative mindset with a balance of creativity, analytical rigor, and fiscal responsibility.
- Client-focused, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Comfort with courageous conversations, calculated risk-taking, and managing multiple priorities.
Location: Maple Grove, MN - in office
Department: Supply Chain / Operations
Reports To: Vice President
Our client, a well-established industrial solutions provider serving global OEM and engineering clients is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to support its fast-paced manufacturing and distribution operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost optimization to meet customer delivery commitments.
Position Overview
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing materials, components, supplies, and services required to fulfill customer orders and production schedules. This role manages the full procurement lifecycle, vendor relationships, and ongoing inventory optimization efforts to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Order Management
- Review ERP system data and related reporting to determine purchasing requirements.
- Generate and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including:
- Delivery follow-ups and past-due management
- Schedule changes (expedites and push-outs)
- Line-item modifications and quantity adjustments
- Pricing discrepancies and invoice alignment
- Order cancellations when required
Supplier Sourcing & Negotiation
- Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations.
- Support cost negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Maintain and continuously improve the approved vendor list.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality metrics and on-time delivery history.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Quality and Operations to determine appropriate disposition for non-conforming materials or services.
- Work closely with warehouse teams to resolve receiving discrepancies and early shipment issues.
- Coordinate transportation logistics for materials across company locations.
- Collaborate with Finance and Sales to optimize inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock positions.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Analyze ERP data to identify irregularities or systemic issues.
- Engage internal IT support to resolve system-related discrepancies.
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements in purchasing and inventory management.
Additional Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of vendors and purchased products.
- Support strategic supply chain initiatives as directed by leadership.
- Perform additional duties aligned with operational priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment.
- Strong understanding of inventory management practices in production-driven settings.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including planning, prioritization, and problem-solving.
- Proven ability to build strong vendor relationships and work cross-functionally.
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage vendors, internal teams, and senior leadership.
- Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central is an asset.
Job Family : Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization : Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location : Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
* Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
* Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
* Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
* Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
* Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
* Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
* Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
* Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
* Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
* Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
* Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
* Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
* Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
* Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
* Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
* Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
* Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
* Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
* Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
* Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
* May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education :
* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience :
* 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
* Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
* Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
* Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
* Able to work independently with minimal oversight
* Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
* Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
* Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
* Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
* Comfortable working as part of a global team
* Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
* Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
* Able to mentor less experienced engineers
* Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
* Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
* Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
* Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.