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Ecolab · 1 day ago

Lead Thermal Systems Engineer

Naperville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

Ecolab is seeking a highly skilled Thermal Systems Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and validation of advanced cooling systems for high-density data center environments. This role focuses on ensuring system reliability, thermal performance, and compliance with industry standards through rigorous testing and certification processes.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and optimize thermal systems for high-power-density environments, ensuring robust heat transfer and fluid flow performance

Conduct detailed thermal simulations and CFD modeling to validate system behavior under varying operational conditions

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans including hydrostatic pressure testing, thermal cycling, vibration, and shock testing in accordance with standards such as ASME, IEC, and ASTM

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mechanical integrity, material compatibility, and corrosion resistance of wetted components

Analyze field data and lab results to drive continuous improvement in system reliability and efficiency

Support regulatory compliance efforts including safety, EMC, and environmental certifications (e.g., UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)

Author technical documentation including test protocols, certification reports, and installation guidelines

Interface with external testing labs and internal stakeholders to coordinate validation activities and ensure timely delivery of certified systems

Qualification

CFD modelingThermal systems designThermal performance analysisFluid dynamicsHeat transfer principlesTesting standards knowledgeRegulatory complianceData analysisTechnical documentationCollaboration skills

Required

Degree or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related technical discipline

BS with 10 years of relevant experience

MS with 7 years of relevant experience

PhD with 5 years of relevant experience

Proficiency in CFD and thermal modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM, SolidWorks Flow Simulation)

Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer principles

Experience with instrumentation for temperature, pressure, and flow measurement

Familiarity with testing standards such as ASME, ASTM, IEC, and UL

No Immigration Sponsorship available for this role

Preferred

Experience in data center or mission-critical cooling systems

Knowledge of two-phase cooling and refrigeration systems

Background in automated testing systems and test bench development

Experience with regulatory and environmental compliance (e.g., RoHS, REACH, WEEE)

Familiarity with reliability engineering tools and techniques (e.g., FMEA)

Company

Ecolab

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Ecolab provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. It is a sub-organization of Ecolab Life Sciences.

Founded in 1923

Beaver Creek, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees