Research and Development Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Duration of role: Permanent

Number of Position: 1

Reporting to: Director of Sales Engineering

Location: Columbia, MD – Support to Sales Engineering - Manufacturing

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global

plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture

of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of

over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering to craft

solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the

Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new

innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to

invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class

standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate

impact.

We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About The Role

This role is designed for an ambitious engineering leader with deep expertise in thermal systems and a proven ability to

take on increasing responsibility over time. You will play a pivotal role in developing next generation cooling solutions for

data centers, applying your technical and leadership skills to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. In addition,

you will actively contribute to defining the R&D roadmap, shaping the department’s growth, and ensuring alignment with

overall business strategy.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary R&D team (mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers).
• Define the R&D roadmap in alignment with business strategy and market trends.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and
  
  

manufacturability.

• Oversee project prioritization, resource allocation, and technical decision-making.
• Represent R&D in executive discussions, customer meetings, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead the design, modeling, and testing of liquid cooling manifolds, air handling units (AHUs), and other thermal
  
  

management systems.

• Utilize simulation tools, such as CFD and FEA, to optimize airflow, heat transfer, and overall system efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with structural engineers and manufacturing teams to integrate thermal systems into
  
  

modular steel assemblies.

• Support customer-specific product development and prototype validation efforts.
• Contribute to shaping the research and development strategy, priorities, and ways of working as the department
  
  

expands.

Additional Expectations

• Take initiative and actively influence the technical and strategic direction of projects.
• Effectively bridge the gap between design, prototyping, and production phases.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain a proactive, collaborative, and commercially aware approach in all activities.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal or Heat Transfer Engineering, or a related discipline; a master’s
  
  

degree is preferred.

• Between seven and twelve years of experience in designing thermal management systems, including liquid
  
  

cooling, HVAC/AHU, heat exchangers, or related areas.

• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex engineered products.
• Strong expertise in CFD and/or FEA, with proficiency in tools such as Ansys, Fluent, or Star-CCM .
• Experience in data center cooling, electronics cooling, or HVAC industries is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication abilities with the capacity to engage diverse stakeholders.
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering
  
  

accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.

• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have
  
  

access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health

Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to

ensure your financial wellness.

• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing
  
  

carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in

our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to

support us in creating a better world.

• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new
  
  

role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.

• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one
  
  

common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and

additionally mentorship for the future.

• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate,
  
  

collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.

Tate is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and

experiences.

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exceptional solutions.