CoolIT Systems

Mechanical Designer

CoolIT Systems$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years in physical product design.
  • Familiar with NPI, PLM, and PDM principles.
  • Understanding of mass production component design processes.
  • Knowledge of DfX techniques.
  • Experience with process piping and HVAC mechanical design.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical components for CDUs using Solidworks.
  • Create comprehensive engineering documents and present findings.
  • Conduct design reviews and manage engineering change notices.
  • Prototype and test CDUs, analyzing data for performance improvements.
  • Seek continuous improvement in design efficiency and reliability.
  • Support comprehensive CDU design considering thermal and fluid dynamics.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on project integration.

Benefits

  • Vacation and flex days, plus paid company-wide holiday shutdown.
  • Comprehensive health benefits effective from day one, including dental and optical.
  • Casual yet professional dress code.
  • Unique retention rewards providing additional vacation and bonuses.
Full Job Description
Role:

ThisMechanicalDesignerrolefocuses on the innovative design and development of Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) for direct liquid cooling systems. The position involvessupporting the entire design lifecycle from concept to testing, collaborating with various teams and partners, and continuously improving product designs for enhanced performance and manufacturability. This role requires a strong mechanical engineering background,proficiencyin CAD and simulation tools, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, drafting,and development ofmechanical components and assemblies for coolant distribution units (CDUs) usingSolidworks.

  • Create detailed engineering documents, reports, and presentations to clearly explain design ideas, test results, and recommendations to internal teams and external stakeholders.

  • Performdesignand drawing reviews,submitengineering change notices, and supportcompany engineering change management processes.

  • Buildand test CDU prototypes, run experiments, collect data, and refine designs based on the results to achieve the desired thermal and mechanical performance.

  • Continuously look for ways to make our CDU designs better, improve howthey'remade, and choose better materials to make them more efficient and reliable.

  • Supportthe complete design and development ofCDUs, considering factors like how heat moves, fluid flow, sensor placement, cable organization, and how easy they are to manufacture.

  • Work closely withcoreteams, customers, and industry partners to ensure our CDUs fit well into the overall cooling system designs and that projects run smoothly.


WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology,MechanicalDesign,or equivalent.

  • Minimum of5years of relevant experience inphysical productdesign.

  • Familiarity with NPI, PLM, and PDM processesand principles of engineering change control.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of designing components for mass production using various manufacturing methods (e.g., sheet metal, machining,welding,casting,andinjection molding).

  • Understanding ofDfXtechniques; design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Reliability, Maintenance, Test, etc.

  • Understandingofprocess piping, P&ID and building mechanicaldesign,particularly with respect to HVAC and fluidtransfer.


Skills:

  • DemonstrableproficiencyusingSolidworksCAD to create detailed mechanical designsand manage large assemblies in PDM.

  • Draftingand review of drawingsusing applicablestandards (e.g. ASME Y14),GD&T,and statistical tolerance analysis.

  • Design of electromechanicaland hydraulicsystems,electrical cabinets, and piping assemblies.

  • Hands-on electromechanical systems integration,rapidprototypingand testing of thermal/mechanical components.

  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Excellent time management skills and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Strong organizational skills.


Benefits

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
  • Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
  • Dress for your day - in a casual yet professional environment.
  • Retention rewards like "The Big Coffee Break" that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.

About CoolIT Systems

CoolIT Systems is a Canadian company that designs and manufactures liquid cooling solutions for data centers, servers, and personal computers. The company's products are used by some of the world's largest data center operators, including Microsoft, Dell, and Intel. CoolIT Systems was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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