Chief Engineer - Critical Power Solutions

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

$130K — $180K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.
  • 15+ years of experience in data center power and cooling solutions.
  • Expertise in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of electrical distribution, UPS technologies, thermal management, and liquid cooling.
  • Experience with AI infrastructure and high-density computing preferred.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in cross-functional engineering initiatives.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and evolution of data center power and cooling products.
  • Develop innovative infrastructure solutions in partnership with hyperscale customers.
  • Optimize electrical and thermal systems for performance and interoperability.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on data center infrastructure technologies.
  • Drive new product development in power and cooling technologies.
  • Mentor engineering teams and establish best design practices.
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to support solution discussions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence next-generation data center technologies.
  • Collaborative work environment with strategic partners.
  • Professional development through mentorship and leadership opportunities.
  • Access to cutting-edge research and industry standards.
  • Engagement in innovative projects addressing AI and high-density computing needs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a highly technical and strategic engineering leader to drive the development and innovation of next-generation data center power and cooling solutions within our Critical Power Solutions Division (CPSD).

This role will serve as a domain expert responsible for leading the end-to-end architecture, development, and integration of critical infrastructure solutions supporting hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center environments. The ideal candidate will bring experience across the full data center ecosystem, from utility/grid interconnection, through electrical distribution, and thermal management.

This position is focused on "chip-to-grid" infrastructure strategy and product innovation, supporting the rapidly evolving demands of AI, hyperscale computing, and high-density data center applications.

What You'll Do
  • Lead End-to-End Data Center Infrastructure Strategy: Provide technical leadership for the design, development, and evolution of MEPPI's portfolio of data center power and cooling products and integrated system architectures.
  • Drive Hyperscale Data Center Innovation: Partner with hyperscale customers and strategic stakeholders to develop next-generation infrastructure solutions supporting AI, high-density compute, and advanced cooling technologies.
  • Develop Integrated Power & Cooling Architectures: Lead the design and optimization of electrical and thermal infrastructure solutions, ensuring interoperability and performance across UPS systems, power distribution, liquid cooling systems, CDUs, and supporting technologies.
  • Act as a Technical Domain Expert: Serve as a trusted subject matter expert internally and externally on data center infrastructure trends, technologies, and customer requirements across the "chip-to-grid" ecosystem.
  • Lead Product Development Initiatives: Drive feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and new product development activities related to power and cooling technologies.
  • Provide Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide engineering teams while establishing best practices for design, testing, validation, and product performance.
  • Support Strategic Customer Engagements: Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and solution discussions to support business growth and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Serve as the engineering liaison between CPSD and key partner organizations, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and service organizations.
  • Support Field & Manufacturing Issues: Provide expert technical guidance to resolve field performance, manufacturing, and quality issues while supporting continuous improvement efforts.
  • Influence Industry Direction: Monitor emerging technologies and industry standards while representing MEPPI within professional and standards organizations.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience supporting the development, manufacturing, integration, or servicing of data center power and cooling infrastructure solutions.
  • Deep expertise supporting hyperscale or large-scale enterprise data center environments.
  • Strong end-to-end understanding of data center infrastructure, including:
    • Electrical distribution systems
    • UPS technologies
    • Thermal management systems
    • Liquid cooling technologies
    • Integrated data center architectures
  • Experience supporting high-density compute, AI infrastructure, or next-generation cooling strategies strongly preferred.
  • Proven technical leadership experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives and complex product development programs.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience interfacing directly with customers, strategic partners, and executive leadership teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ERP/MRP systems.

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