Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gradian is an engineering-led thermal solutions partner serving data center, commercial, industrial, and other mission-critical markets. The Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and development of chilled water and heat transfer solutions for complex, high-density applications while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across functions to support project and customer success.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and technical development of chilled water and heat transfer solutions for chilled water system for data center and high-density applications
- Provide technical guidance and consideration for large opportunities to help shape Gradian technology, products and markets
- Oversee and mentor other engineers, designers, and technical support personnel (both full-time and part-time) to execute sub-projects and achieve overall project goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, sales, and marketing) to ensure seamless product development and maximize contribution margins
- Perform detailed thermal calculations and simulations to optimize system performance
- Lead system-level integration of mechanical and thermal components
- Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of thermal systems
- Track project costs, perform cost analysis, and work with accounting and manufacturing to estimate cost per unit at different volume points
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cooling technologies
- Act as a liaison between business needs and engineering solutions, ensuring successful execution of complex, large-scale projects
Skills
- The Mechanical Engineer candidate should have a strong foundations in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, & refrigeration along with practical experience in chilled water systems and HVAC applications
- This position is primarily remote, with preference given to candidates located in the Minneapolis metropolitan area, and requires up to **25% travel** to customer sites, representative offices, manufacturing facilities, and industry events
- * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- * 7+ years of experience in thermal system design and analysis
- * Proven experience with thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, & refrigeration
- * Strong proficiency in thermal modeling and calculation tools
- * Demonstrated leadership in managing complex projects and mentoring engineering teams
- * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- * Strong analytical and technical skills
- * Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines
- * Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams
- * Innovative approach to solving thermal challenges
- * Strategic leadership and mentorship abilities
- * Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- * Experience with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and advanced thermal simulation software
- * Familiarity with data center cooling standards and best practices
- * Experience with cost analysis, manufacturing processes, and business collaboration
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental plans
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Group term life insurance coverage
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
- 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
- 401k matching
- Company paid events
- Annual safety shoe allowance
- Education assistance program
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