Key Responsibilities
Thermal System Design & Cooling Integration
- Design and integrate cooling systems for enclosed industrial equipment including BESS systems, modular data centers, power distribution equipment, and power generation platforms
- Size cooling systems based on actual equipment heat loads, thermal rejection requirements, and operating conditions
- Develop airflow strategies inside enclosed systems including ducting, circulation paths, pressure balancing, intake/exhaust placement, and thermal zoning
- Design systems for worst-case ambient conditions, elevated operating loads, and real-world environmental constraints rather than nominal conditions only
- Select and integrate off-the-shelf cooling equipment including HVAC units, heat exchangers, fans, chillers, and thermal management components
Mechanical System Design & Product Development
- Own mechanical design from concept through production release including enclosure layouts, mounting systems, access requirements, structural interfaces, and equipment integration
- Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks and related engineering tools
- Design for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, serviceability, and long-term reliability
- Support integration of pumps, piping, cable routing, thermal barriers, and mechanical support systems
- Coordinate packaging constraints involving electrical systems, structural members, airflow, and maintenance access
Analysis, Validation & Engineering Calculations
- Perform thermal analysis, airflow modeling, and engineering calculations supporting cooling system performance
- Support CFD analysis and interpretation where applicable
- Validate mechanical and thermal performance through testing, prototype evaluation, and field feedback
- Participate in heat runs, system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization activities
- Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and operational requirements
Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
- Partner with Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Operations teams throughout product development lifecycle
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs align with fabrication, welding, assembly, and integration capabilities
- Support prototype builds, pilot programs, and production launch activities
- Work directly with Supply Chain and vendors on component selection, manufacturability, and technical problem solving
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Production Support
- Drive DFM initiatives focused on reducing complexity, improving repeatability, and supporting scalable production
- Design around manufacturing constraints including weldments, sheet metal fabrication, assembly sequencing, and production tolerances
- Resolve production issues quickly and support continuous product improvement efforts
- Standardize mechanical design approaches, cooling architectures, and reusable engineering solutions where possible
Continuous Improvement & Technical Leadership
- Support Root Cause Analysis for field issues, thermal failures, or performance deviations
- Contribute to engineering standards, design guides, and best practices across product lines
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on mechanical and thermal design challenges
- Drive continuous improvement in performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 6–12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, thermal systems design, or product development within industrial or engineered product environments
- Experience designing cooling systems for enclosed equipment — not commercial building HVAC systems
- Strong experience with thermal management for battery systems, power electronics, industrial skids, generator enclosures, modular data centers, switchgear, or similar products
- Experience sizing cooling systems based on actual equipment heat loads and operational requirements
- Strong understanding of airflow management inside enclosed systems
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD platforms
- Strong knowledge of manufacturability, fabrication methods, and industrial product integration
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting BESS, modular data centers, power systems, or industrial energy infrastructure
- Experience with CFD analysis and thermal modeling tools
- Background in sheet metal, weldments, enclosure design, or industrial packaging
- Experience in contract manufacturing or engineered-to-order product environments
- Familiarity with UL requirements, environmental testing, or industrial compliance standards
- Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth engineering organizations
Benefits & Perks
GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.