R&D Engineer

Thermal Works

• $100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in refrigeration, HVAC, or cooling product development
  • Hands-on experience with prototype builds and lab testing of thermal systems
  • Strong grasp of refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, and hydronic system design
  • Ability to analyze test data and translate results into design decisions

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new cooling products and improvements to existing platforms
  • Plan and execute validation and performance testing; analyze results and drive design changes
  • Build and iterate prototypes, working hands-on in the lab and test environment
  • Perform thermal, refrigeration, and hydronic system calculations and component selection
  • Support the transition of new designs from R&D to manufacturing, resolving design-for-manufacturability issues
  • Document designs, test procedures, and results to engineering standards
  • Incorporate field and application feedback into product improvements

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with the opportunity for part-time options
  • Collaborative work environment within a specialized R&D team
  • Hands-on involvement with cutting-edge cooling technology
  • Opportunities for professional development and education
  • Travel to test facilities and company locations to enhance project outcomes
Full Job Description
R&D Engineer to join the R&D team, to design, prototype, test, and validate new cooling products and product improvements - from concept through handoff to manufacturing. You will work hands-on with refrigeration circuits, hydronics, and controls, and will turn test data into design decisions.
Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:
• Design and develop new cooling products and improvements to existing platforms - chillers, CDUs, and supporting systems
• Plan and execute validation and performance testing; analyze results and drive design changes from the data
• Build and iterate prototypes, working hands-on in the lab and test environment
• Perform thermal, refrigeration, and hydronic system calculations and component selection
• Support the transition of new designs from R&D to manufacturing, resolving design-for-manufacturability issues
• Document designs, test procedures, and results to engineering standards
• Incorporate field and application feedback into product improvements
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience in refrigeration, HVAC, or cooling product development
• Hands-on experience with prototype builds and lab testing of thermal systems
• Strong grasp of refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, and hydronic system design
• Ability to analyze test data and translate results into design decisions
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing chillers, CDUs, or liquid cooling for data center applications
• Familiarity with controls development and system instrumentation
• Advanced degree in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering

Position Overview

Position: R&D Engineer

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time

Reports to: Director, Research & Development

Location: Remote - US (25% travel to test facilities and company locations)

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