Position: Design Engineer II - IT Cooling | Critical Power Solutions Division (CPSD)
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Design Engineer II to support the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced IT Cooling solutions for data center and critical infrastructure applications. We are seeking an engineer with 3-5 years of experience in cooling systems, HVAC technologies, or thermal management solutions who enjoys product development, testing, customer support, and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do
Product Design & Development
- Support engineering activities for data center and IT cooling products.
- Develop technical documentation including drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), instruction books, and manufacturing documentation.
- Create and refine product designs while collaborating with engineering teams.
- Lead assigned design, testing, and prototype programs.
Testing & Product Validation
- Review and analyze test data to confirm performance requirements and product specifications.
- Support the development and operation of cooling product test labs.
- Recommend and implement product improvements, design enhancements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Support product certification and compliance activities.
Customer, Manufacturing & Vendor Support
- Provide technical support for customer proposals and application requirements.
- Resolve customer technical questions and field support issues.
- Assist Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality teams with production-related challenges.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to resolve technical design issues and support product improvements.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Coordinate product certification efforts with agencies such as UL and Intertek.
- Support documentation, regulatory compliance, and engineering standards activities.
- Participate in customer visits, vendor meetings, trade shows, and technical presentations as needed.
- Support sales teams through technical specification reviews and product expertise.
What You Bring
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience with cooling systems, HVAC equipment, or thermal management technologies.
- Experience supporting product design, testing, manufacturing, or engineering development activities.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Skills and Expertise
- Knowledge of cooling equipment used in data center and commercial applications.
- Understanding of ASHRAE standards and cooling system design principles.
- Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD software, CFD tools, and engineering analysis applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting data center cooling systems or mission-critical infrastructure.
- Experience working with product certification agencies and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermal modeling, or HVAC product development.
- Participation in ASHRAE or other relevant industry organizations.
Why MEPPI?
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with low employee premiums.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation accrual after 90 days plus 12 paid holidays.
- Career Development: Training programs and educational assistance.
- Employee Perks: Profit sharing, wellness programs, and 24/7 fitness center access.
At MEPPI, you'll help develop innovative cooling technologies that support the rapidly growing data center and critical infrastructure markets. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we combine global expertise with local execution to deliver reliable, energy-efficient solutions that power the future of digital infrastructure.
If you're ready to apply your engineering expertise to next-generation cooling technologies and help shape the future of critical power solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.