Ecolab

Mechanical Engineer

Ecolab • $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
  • Proven experience in designing mechanical components for mass production.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including GD&T, FEA, and DFM.
  • Proficient in CAD and simulation tools, particularly SolidWorks.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in thermal-mechanical product development preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop thermal-mechanical products, focusing on performance and manufacturability.
  • Lead product development from concept to production, including verification and risk assessment.
  • Create and maintain CAD models and engineering documentation according to company standards.
  • Conduct analyses and laboratory testing to validate designs and optimize performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to resolve design challenges.
  • Tackle engineering problems in heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
  • Grow technical expertise through hands-on product development.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid comprehensive benefits from Day 1, including health and vision coverage.
  • 2% employer-sponsored RRSP contribution.
  • Three weeks vacation and six flex days, plus a one-week company-wide holiday.
  • $1,000 annual professional development allowance for skill growth.
  • Casual professional work environment with hybrid work options.
Full Job Description

Are you passionate about solving complex thermal challenges that enable the next generation of AI, high-performance computing, and sustainable data center technologies?


As a Thermal Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and validate liquid cooling solutions for high-performance electronics, including passive cold plates, coolant distribution manifolds, and modular cooling system components. Working within our IT Cooling design engineering team, you will apply thermal, fluid, and mechanical engineering principles to deliver products that meet performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability objectives. We rely on you to support product development from concept through production by leading design activities, performing analysis, building and testing prototypes, and collaborating with manufacturing, quality, test, and customer-facing teams. Reporting to the Thermal Mechanical Engineering Team Lead, you will play a key role in advancing innovative cooling technologies that power some of the world's most demanding computing environments.


What's in it For You


  • Day 1 Coverage: Employer-paid comprehensive benefits, including dental, prescription drug, vision, paramedical coverage, and a $1,000 annual Health Spending Account.
  • RRSP: 2% employer-sponsored contribution.
  • Enjoy three weeks of vacation, six flex days, and a one-week paid company-wide holiday shutdown.
  • $1,000 Annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning, skill development, and career growth. 
  • Dress for your day in a casual, professional environment.
  • Work in a hybrid environment.

What You Will Do

  • Design and develop thermal-mechanical products and components, including passive cold plates, coolant distribution manifolds, and modular cooling system assemblies, with a focus on performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Lead product development activities from concept through production, including design studies, prototype development, design verification, risk assessment, and release to manufacturing.
  • Create and maintain detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and related documentation in accordance with company standards, GD&T practices, and DFM requirements.
  • Conduct thermal, fluid flow, structural analyses, and perform laboratory testing, data analysis, and root cause investigations to validate designs and optimize product performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with testing, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer-facing teams, while actively contributing to design reviews and providing technical recommendations to resolve design challenges.
  • Work on challenging engineering problems involving heat transfer, fluid dynamics, mechanical design, simulation, and product validation.
  • Grow your technical and professional expertise through hands-on product development, design ownership, and exposure to cutting-edge cooling technologies.

Position Details

  • Travel: Minimal travel may be required based on business needs.
  • Candidate must reside in or willing to relocate to: Calgary, AB or surrounding area
  • Work location: Hybrid, up to 50 days WFH a year
  • Work week and shift: Full-time, standard business hours

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Proven experience designing mechanical components and assemblies for mass production using multiple manufacturing processes.
  • Strong understanding of core mechanical engineering principles, including:
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Tolerance stack-up and statistical tolerance analysis
  • Mechanism design and analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
  • Engineering testing, validation, and root cause analysis
  • Proficient in CAD and simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks) to create production-ready models and drawings, perform analyses, and optimize design performance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in thermal-mechanical product development.
  • Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and cooling system design.
  • Experience designing products for high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional accreditation.
  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Thermal Mechanical Engineering specializing in Fluid Dynamics, or a related field.

About Ecolab

Ecolab provides comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than countries to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability.

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At Ecolab, you will find job opportunities that promise robust growth and development in a culture that fosters leadership, innovation, and diversity. Our team is composed of over 48,000 dedicated professionals who lead the industry in delivering efficient solutions and services to our customers worldwide.

Professional Growth and Development

Embark on a career path that empowers your ambition. Ecolab offers a myriad of career advancement opportunities supported by comprehensive training programs and professional development courses. Our commitment to your growth is paralleled by our dedication to innovation and excellence in every aspect of our business.

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Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a change, Ecolab offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you harness your skills and achieve your professional goals. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, ensuring that all candidates are given the opportunity to showcase their strengths.

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Size
47,000 employees
Market Cap
$41 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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