We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer responsible for leading both mechanical design engineering and project management activities for advanced liquid cooling systems. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert in mechanical system design, product development, and integration of cooling technologies, with a strong focus on data center applications and other high-performance industries. The position also acts as a key customer technical interface and leads cross-functional engineering teams through the full product development lifecycle.
Position Responsibilities
Mechanical System Design & Development
- Design mechanical pumping and cooling systems, including selection of components such as pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, and fans.
- Develop mechanical layouts for fluid flow, thermal management, and system integration.
- Create mechanical schematics and support integration with electrical and control systems.
- Select and integrate sensors for temperature, pressure, and flow monitoring.
Product Development & Engineering Execution
- Lead product development from concept through production support.
- Develop and execute verification and validation test plans.
- Write technical test procedures, reports, and engineering documentation.
- Support prototype build, debugging, and system performance validation.
Project Management & Leadership
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams including electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure projects meet cost, quality, performance, and schedule targets.
- Drive collaboration, team alignment, and effective communication across stakeholders.
Technical Support & Analysis
- Serve as a technical SME for internal and external project teams.
- Support failure analysis and root cause investigations.
- Provide technical recommendations and system optimization strategies.
- Ensure continuous improvement of engineering processes and design standards.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Interface directly with customers to define product requirements and expectations.
- Present technical solutions and design trade-offs including cost, performance, and manufacturability.
- Communicate project updates clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME required).
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical pumping system design.
- 10+ years of experience in cooling system design with heat exchangers and fans (data center experience preferred).
- 3+ years of experience leading new product development teams.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design tools and systems (SolidWorks preferred).
- Experience with PLM systems and ERP/MRP tools (Oracle Cloud a plus).
- Strong understanding of thermal systems, fluid dynamics, and system testing.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Certifications (Preferred, but Not Required)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certification
- Mechanical or Engineering professional certifications
What the Role Offers
- Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000
- Opportunity to lead end-to-end development of advanced liquid cooling technologies.
- Exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects in data center and high-tech industries.
- Leadership role with cross-functional team ownership.
- Strong opportunity to influence product design, innovation, and engineering strategy.
- Professional growth in a highly technical and collaborative environment.
Why Woburn?
Woburn offers a strong engineering and innovation-focused environment with a deep presence in advanced manufacturing, thermal systems, and high-technology product development. The area provides access to a skilled technical workforce and a collaborative industrial ecosystem that supports complex engineering programs. It is an ideal setting for professionals working on next-generation liquid cooling and high-performance system technologies.