Mechanical Lead, R&D

Fluidstack

$120K — $150K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in mechanical design for industrial systems, ideally data centers or power plants.
  • Proven track record of releasing mechanical packages that are implemented at scale.
  • Strong numerical competency with an emphasis on checking calculations personally and ensuring accuracy.
  • Experience in qualifying major mechanical equipment with various vendors.
  • Ability to balance innovative solutions with practical project timelines.
  • Bonus qualifications include depth in liquid cooling systems, experience with chilled water plants, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical engineering efforts for research and development in cooling and piping systems.
  • Develop and maintain mechanical reference designs with stringent revision control.
  • Set high technical standards through checking calculations and enforcing procedures.
  • Review vendor packages to ensure they meet project specifications and requirements.
  • Recruit, mentor, and manage team members while tackling complex engineering challenges.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge R&D environment focused on modular and scalable systems.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Potential for professional growth with an emphasis on mentorship and team development.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • A culture that values exceptional talent, even if applicants don't meet every criteria.
Full Job Description
Role Scope
  • Lead mechanical engineering for R&D: cooling, piping, and mechanical plant for modular units and behind-the-meter systems.
  • Own the mechanical reference designs: released, revision-controlled, and defensible to the megawatt.
  • Set the technical bar: calcs checked, standards enforced, and vendor packages reviewed for real.
  • Grow the team: hire, mentor, and delegate while carrying the hardest problems.
What We're Looking For
  • The below is a starting point. We always make space for exceptional people, so if you don't fit this role exactly, tell us where you would.
  • You've led mechanical design for data centers, power plants, or heavy industrial systems.
  • You've released mechanical packages that got built at scale.
  • You check calcs personally and catch what juniors miss.
  • You've qualified major mechanical equipment with vendors.
  • You balance innovation against the schedule that ships.
  • Bonus: Liquid cooling depth. Chilled water plants. PE license. Modular construction.


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