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Lead Engineer, Product Engineering - Data Center… at Danfoss · Utica
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Job Description
The Impact You'll Make
Are you an engineer who wants to own the entire development journey of a new technology? As our new Lead Engineer for New Product Development, you will be at the forefront of innovation, taking cutting-edge liquid cooling solutions from an early concept all the way to a fully industrialized, customer-ready product.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering. You will be a key technical partner for our customers, translating their most complex challenges into elegant, high-performance systems that will shape the future of thermal management.
You won’t just be designing a component; you will be the driving force behind a complete system. Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and efficiency of next-generation technologies in data centers, power electronics, and high-performance computing.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the end-to-end development of advanced liquid cooling components and systems, guiding them from the initial concept and design phases through to production readiness.
- Act as a key technical partner for our customers, translating their needs into detailed engineering specifications and robust system architectures.
- Drive critical system-level design decisions, optimizing for thermal efficiency, fluid dynamics, manufacturability, and reliability.
- Define and lead the complete validation and testing strategy, using structured problem-solving to resolve technical challenges and ensure flawless performance.
- Lead cross-functional technical reviews, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration with our component, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical (Master degree preferred), Thermal, Mechatronic, or a related engineering field, with at least 8 years of experience in system or sub-system development.
- Deep expertise in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermal system design, preferably with experience in liquid cooling.
- Track record of successfully completed new product development projects and strong experience in accelerating execution of NPD activities
- Proficiency with CAD software (like SolidWorks or Creo) and familiarity with simulation tools for CFD and thermal analysis.
- Proven experience working directly with customers to define technical requirements and develop solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both internal teams and external partners.
- Experience of working with global peers and leading specific subject-matter expertise as global expert
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, retirement plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.