Flex

Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer

Flex$153K — $211K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years of industry experience.
  • Advanced operations, technical, and relationship skills.
  • Expertise in complex technical areas or broad knowledge across multiple areas.
  • Mastery in multiple areas and industry knowledge.
  • Ability to impact medium-term direction and operational success.
  • Experience in creating functional processes or technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Define system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for compatibility.
  • Coordinate design and integration of subsystems into a total system.
  • Identify and resolve program deficiencies.
  • Provide software development and consultation to users.
  • Track customer/project issues and drive resolution.
  • Lead as the main Project Development Engineer.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability options.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Paid vacation and sick time.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-06-2026 Job Posting End Date

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer located in Littleton, MA.

Reporting to the Mechanical Development Associate Principal Engineer the Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role in the early phases of product development and serving in a guidance capacity through product maturation. Our products drive sustainability across the data center infrastructure by allowing higher coolant temperatures and by driving more complete heat capture for liquid cooling. The Principal Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on expertise in mechanical design, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer but also work closely with customers in communicating the art of the possible with JetCool technology and building a strong customer relationship on a technical level.

What a typical day looks like:
  • Lead the architecture, design, analysis, and optimization of complex fluid and thermal systems-including pumps, fluids, tubing, heat exchangers, and associated components-for advanced computing and processing platforms.
  • Own mechanical and fluid system deliverables from concept through production, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.
  • Serve as a technical partner to customers and external collaborators, supporting system-level integration of fluid solutions into broader product architectures.
  • Drive simulation, analysis, and test efforts to validate fluid flow, pressure drop, thermal performance, and material compatibility across operating conditions.
  • Develop, review, and approve engineering requirements, specifications, and technical documentation in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Lead and influence design reviews, presenting technical tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional teams, customers, and senior stakeholders.
  • Identify technical gaps and emerging challenges, advocate for targeted research and development, and lead exploratory efforts that build foundational knowledge and intellectual property.
  • Establish and promote best practices in fluid system design, analysis, and documentation, contributing to a strong engineering culture and continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across experience levels, supporting professional development and raising overall team capability.
  • Contribute to new product innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, industry trends, and alternative architectures to drive differentiated fluid system solutions.
  • Support the resolution of complex technical issues throughout the product lifecycle, including development, qualification, production, and field support as needed.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience designing and engineering fluid systems in data center thermal management and cooling, automotive, medical, or nuclear industries, including at least 3+ years of direct experience with Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs).
  • Deep expertise in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, with strong application of first principles engineering.
  • Proven track record of new product development in thermal or fluid systems, including concept development, performance analysis, validation testing, and experimental design.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities, with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex fluid systems across development and production phases.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership within a structured product development environment, with clear ownership of mechanical design deliverables from concept through release.
  • Experience leading and mentoring development teams, driving technical direction, coordinating cross functional efforts, and ensuring alignment to product requirements and schedules.
  • Accountability for product level mechanical execution, including leading design reviews, resolving technical risks, and ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong communication and technical documentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to technical teams and senior stakeholders.


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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Pay Range (Applicable to Massachusetts)

$153,500.00 USD - $211,000.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
NASDAQ

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