Mechanical Lead, R&D

Fluidstack

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years leading mechanical design in data centers, power plants, or heavy industrial systems.
  • Experience in releasing mechanical packages for large-scale implementation.
  • Strong attention to detail in checking calculations to catch errors often overlooked by junior staff.
  • Proven ability to qualify major mechanical equipment with vendors.
  • Demonstrated capability to balance innovative solutions while adhering to project timelines.
  • Bonus skills: Expertise in liquid cooling systems, chilled water plants, and possession of a PE license.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical engineering efforts for R&D in cooling, piping, and mechanical systems.
  • Own and manage mechanical reference designs with strict revision control.
  • Establish technical standards and conduct thorough reviews of vendor packages.
  • Mentor and grow the engineering team while tackling complex challenges.
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables through rigorous calculation checks and adherence to standards.

Benefits

  • Commitment to pay equity and transparency.
  • Potential for flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Dynamic work environment with innovative projects.
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.


We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

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