Senior Mechanical - Thermal Engineer

Location: Central Ohio (Greater Columbus Area)

Industry: Mission Critical / Data Center Infrastructure

About the Opportunity

A global leader in mission-critical infrastructure solutions is seeking a Mechanical Thermal Engineer to join its New Product Development team focused on next-generation modular data center technologies.

This position offers the opportunity to work on highly technical cooling and HVAC solutions supporting large-scale data centers and critical facilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of thermal systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and thermal management systems for new products and customer projects
• Perform equipment selection and thermal system sizing calculations
• Develop thermal schematics and engineering documentation
• Create and maintain 3D models and detailed engineering drawings
• Conduct CFD analysis and energy compliance evaluations
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and support manufacturing integration activities
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and project engineering teams
• Provide technical support during production, testing, and commissioning phases
• Work with suppliers and procurement teams on component selection and sourcing
• Support customer-facing engineering activities, including technical presentations and solution development
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2 years of experience in HVAC, thermal systems, mechanical design, or related engineering disciplines
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or similar design platforms
• Ability to develop and interpret HVAC construction documents and technical specifications
• Understanding of energy codes and HVAC design principles
• Knowledge of thermal analysis, cooling systems, or critical facility infrastructure preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment

Preferred Experience

• Data center, mission-critical, industrial, or modular infrastructure experience
• CFD modeling and thermal analysis experience
• Exposure to manufacturing, product development, or complex engineered systems
• Experience collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams

Travel

• Approximately 15-25% domestic and occasional international travel

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on cutting-edge data center and AI infrastructure technologies
• Join a rapidly growing industry supporting hyperscale and mission-critical facilities
• Exposure to innovative cooling and thermal management solutions
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to global projects with significant industry impact