Lead Engineer, Data Center - Thermal Management (Pune)

This role will actively contribute to the cooling technology roadmap and drive the creation of high-performance solutions for next-generation data centers Responsibilities include conceptualizing and validating advanced cooling layouts developing new technologies enhancing existing products and proposing innovative ideas The position also involves securing internal and external funding engaging with technology leaders and presenting concepts and projects to leadership Success in this role requires a strong blend of technical expertise and business acumen The position involves working across air liquid and hybrid cooling technologies leveraging industry-standard design tools to produce layouts schematics and digital models that integrate seamlessly into digital twin environments - Design and Develop Advanced Cooling Solutions - Create systems such as Cooling Distribution Units CDUs rear-door heat exchangers liquid manifolds hot aisle containment systems chillers and facility water systems - Innovate and Evaluate Emerging Technologies - Research and develop next-generation cooling technologies for future data center products - Ensure Integrated System Performance - Align designs closely with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to achieve safe optimized end-to-end system performance This position is based at our office in Magarpatta City Pune - Drive Innovation Technology Development - Lead creation of advanced technology solutions prototypes and thermal management roadmaps for data centers evaluate emerging cooling technologies and digital twin platforms - Project Execution - Deliver projects on time and esure compliance with standards e g ASHRAE OCP - Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement - Guide cross-functional teams engage customers and partners globally and present compelling value propositions to secure resources and funding Masters or PhD in mechanical or electrical engineering or Energy systems or related field Over 8 years of experience in data center energy systems electrical infrastructure and cooling technologies specializing in the design development and testing of thermal management solutions Understanding of data center power and cooling architectures Domain knowledge in fluid mechanics and robust experience in simulation methodlogies analytical tools to evaluate component and system level performance Comprehensive knowledge of cooling technologies for data centers air liquid and hybrid systems CDUs RDHx manifolds chiller plants heat reuse strategies Demonstarted strong experience in experimental mechanics prototyping and testing for developing advanced thermal technologies Experience in leading projects with multiple stakeholders and strong project management experience is required Strong understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability best practices covering energy usage water consumption heat reuse and key performance metrics Excellent communication skills adept at engaging with executives engineers and customers Proven track record of patents publishing and presentions Familiarity with Autodesk design tools AutoCAD Revit CFD platforms and integration with digital twin environments Working in global business environment Drive for results influencing without authority strategic planning excellent communication skills adept at engaging with executives engineers and customers .