Data Center Thermal System Engineer
Ingersoll Rand Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
The engineer will lead the technical assessment and qualification of Chinese suppliers for cooling systems while acting as a liaison between US teams and local partners. They are responsible for overseeing system integration, conducting technical audits, and ensuring all products meet international data center standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in HVAC or industrial thermal management and hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field. Strong technical expertise in heat exchange, pump control, and liquid cooling loops is required, along with excellent English communication skills.
Full description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Supplier Qualification: Lead the technical assessment and qualification of Chinese manufacturers for CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) and Fan Array/Wall systems.
Technical Liaison: Act as the key technical bridge between the US post-processing team and Chinese partners to ensure alignment on specifications and quality standards.
System Integration: Oversee the integration of Chinese-made CDU and Fan Array products into the global "Total Solution" (including Chillers or other heat management system.).
Localization & Quality: Drive product localization and ensure all components meet international data center standards (ASHRAE, etc.).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Audit: Conduct on-site technical audits of potential CDU and Fan Array suppliers. Evaluate their R&D capabilities, manufacturing processes, and testing facilities.
Specification Alignment: Translate US technical requirements into detailed local engineering specs. Review and approve supplier technical drawings, P&IDs, and control logics.
Testing & Validation: Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and performance validation for CDU and Fan Array units. Focus on heat exchange efficiency, pressure drop, and fan curve accuracy.
Cross-System Optimization: Collaborate with the US team to ensure seamless communication between the Chillers, the CDUs, and the Fan Array.
Market Intelligence: Track advanced cooling technologies in the Chinese data center market (e.g., cold plate liquid cooling, immersion cooling) and provide insights to the US team.
Project Management: Lead engineering-side projects from initial vendor selection to prototype delivery under aggressive schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: At least 5 years of working experience in HVAC, Data Center Cooling, or Industrial Thermal Management systems.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in Thermal Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Process Equipment and Control Engineering.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of heat exchangers (Plate/Frame), pump control, and fan array technology.
- Familiar with liquid cooling loops (Primary/Secondary circuits) and flow control logic.
- Experience with Data Center standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, ASHRAE TC 9.9).
Language: Excellent written and oral English skills are mandatory to collaborate with US-based stakeholders.
Competence Requirement:
Leadership Competency: High level of Innovation and Strategic Thinking
Functional Competency: Excellence in Technical Analysis, Supplier Quality Management, and System Integration.
