Chief Engineer- Data Center Cooling

Description

• Ensure close integration of designs with mechanical and electrical engineering teams for safe, optimized end-to-end system performance.
• Program governance and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation. Ensure robust documentation and adherence to safety standards.
• Develop advanced cooling solutions such as Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), rear-door heat exchangers, liquid manifolds, hot aisle containment systems, chillers, and facility water systems.
• Evaluate conceptual cooling system layouts for air, liquid, and hybrid-cooled data centers and develop digital twin platforms
• Technical Leadership - Drive Data Center cooling solution programs, engineering reviews and ensure adherence to technical standards. Provide guidance on complex technical issues and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with global partners, customers, and cross-functional Eaton teams to deliver innovative, efficient, and reliable cooling systems.
• Evaluate and develop new cooling technologies for data center future products
• Project Execution - Oversee end-to-end Data Center cooling solutions development lifecycle, from concept to validation. Ensure timely delivery of engineering work packages within scope and budget.
• Strategy contribution - Contribute to overall data center architecture strategy, aligning with business objectives; deliver robust, future-ready solutions data center segment.
• Innovation & Problem Solving – Evaluate new technologies and solution approach, drive continuous improvement in design processes and methodologies. Resolve technical challenges and implement best practices for reliability and performance.
• DevelopThermal technology roadmap and evaluate and integrate emerging cooling technologies (CDUs, rear-door HX, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, immersion, advanced containment).
• Communicates effectively - develops and delivers multi-mode communication to diverse stakeholder

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in mechanical or electrical engineering or Energy systems or related field
• Business development or product strategy experience in a technology-driven environment.
• Deep knowledge of air, liquid, and hybrid cooling systems (CDUs, RDHx, manifolds, chiller plants, heat reuse) for data centers.
• Proven success in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex technical projects.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability best practices in data centers (energy usage, water use, heat reuse, metrics).
• Track record of publishing, presenting, or contributing to standards/industry consortia (ASHRAE, OCP, IEEE, etc.).
• Skilled at conflict management, dealing with ambiguity and change management
• Strategic agility - sees ahead clearly; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies
• Familiarity with Autodesk design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, CFD platforms) and integration with digital twin environments.
• Experience with advanced visualization ecosystems like USD (Universal Scene Description) and NVIDIA Omniverse.
• Knowledge of sustainability and efficiency practices in data centers (energy efficiency, water use, heat reuse).
• Experience with ECLASS/Ecl@ss systems and relevant certification.
• Excellent communication skills — comfortable engaging with executives, engineers, and customers alike.
• Business Insights - Applies market and competition knowledge to advance organizational goals
• 15+ years of experience in data center energy systems, electrical infrastructure, cooling or related domains.
• Deep knowledge of data center power architectures (Transformers, SST, UPS, PDUs, Switchgear, MV and LV architectures)
• Hands-on familiarity with liquid cooling components (cold plates, manifolds, CDUs).
• Exposure to USD (Universal Scene Description) and NVIDIA Omniverse for advanced visualization and digital twin integration.
• Demonstrated experience in managing & developing new processes, systems and tool

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance