Position Title: LIQUID COOLING ENGINEERING MANAGER - FLORENCE, KYSalary: $155,000 - $160,000Pay Grade: 16Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS
Job SummaryThe
Liquid Cooling Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all engineering activities related to advanced liquid cooling systems within mission-critical or high-density environments. This role provides both technical leadership and operational oversight, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability of liquid cooling infrastructure across sites. The position manages engineering teams, drives system performance, and serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for liquid cooling technologies including direct-to-chip, immersion, and glycol-based systems.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers and technicians supporting liquid cooling operations
- Serve as the technical authority for systems including CDUs, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, and glycol loops
- Oversee system design, installation, commissioning, and optimization
- Ensure coolant chemistry programs, leak detection strategies, and system integrity standards
- Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Monitor system performance including temperature, pressure, and flow
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Establish KPIs, SLAs, and reporting metrics
- Manage vendors, OEMs, and client relationships
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, sustainability, and reliability
Required Qualifications- 7-10+ years of experience in mechanical or facilities engineering
- 3+ years of leadership or management experience
- Strong expertise in liquid cooling, HVAC, or fluid systems
- Experience with pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems, and coolant chemistry
- Proven troubleshooting experience in complex environments
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in data centers or mission-critical environments
- Knowledge of direct-to-chip or immersion cooling
- Familiarity with CMMS, BMS, or EPMS systems
- Experience with commissioning large-scale systems
- Technical certifications or degree in mechanical or HVAC disciplines
Key Skills & Competencies- Advanced liquid cooling expertise
- Leadership and team development
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
Work Environment Mission-critical facility environment requiring a combination of hands-on field engagement and managerial oversight. May require on-call support and multi-site travel.
Apply to ESFM Services today!Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Req ID:1541829
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