Junior Thermal Mechanical Engineer

Ecolab

Posted 6 days ago

Full Time

Calgary, Alberta

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, and validation of liquid cooling products including cold plates and manifolds. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform engineering analysis, prototyping, and testing throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with a strong understanding of core mechanical engineering principles like GD&T, FEA, and DFM. You are proficient in CAD and simulation tools such as SolidWorks and possess foundational knowledge in thermal and fluid dynamics.

Must Have Skills for ATS

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up

Statistical tolerance analysis

Mechanism design

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Engineering testing

Validation

Root cause analysis

CAD

SolidWorks

Thermal analysis

Fluid flow analysis

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Job Description


Are you passionate about developing innovative cooling solutions for the next generation of AI and high-performance computing? At CoolIT, an Ecolab company, you'll help design and validate the liquid cooling technologies powering some of the world's most advanced computing environments.

As a Junior Thermal Mechanical Engineer, you will support the design, development, and validation of liquid cooling products, including passive cold plates, coolant distribution manifolds, and modular cooling system components. Working within our IT Cooling Design Engineering team, you will apply thermal, fluid, and mechanical engineering principles to assist with product design, engineering analysis, prototyping, testing, and documentation activities. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams while gaining hands-on experience throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through production. Reporting to the Thermal Mechanical Engineering Team Lead, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise and contribute to innovative cooling solutions for high-performance electronics.


What's in it For You

  • Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season. 
  • Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical, and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.  
  • Dress for your day - in a casual yet professional environment.  
  • Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals. 
  • Annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning, skill development, and career growth. 

What You Will Do

  • Support the design and development of thermal-mechanical products and components, including passive cold plates, coolant distribution manifolds, and modular cooling system assemblies, with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Assist with product development activities from concept through production, including design studies, prototype builds, design verification, risk assessments, and engineering change implementation.
  • Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and related documentation in accordance with company standards, GD&T practices, and DFM requirements.
  • Perform engineering calculations, thermal, fluid flow, and structural analyses, and support laboratory testing, data collection, and analysis to validate product performance.
  • Collaborate with testing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to support design reviews, investigate technical issues, and implement engineering solutions.
  • Contribute to solving engineering challenges involving heat transfer, fluid dynamics, mechanical design, simulation, and product validation while developing technical knowledge and practical engineering skills.
  • Grow your technical and professional expertise through hands-on product development, mentorship from experienced engineers, and exposure to advanced liquid cooling technologies for high-performance computing and data center applications.

Position Details (if applicable)

  • Travel: Minimal travel may be required based on business needs.
  • Candidate must reside in or willing to relocate to: Calgary, AB or surrounding area
  • Work location: Hybrid, up to 50 days WFH a year
  • Work week and shift: Full-time, standard business hours

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Understanding of core mechanical engineering principles, including:
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Tolerance stack-up and statistical tolerance analysis
  • Mechanism design and analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
  • Engineering testing, validation, and root cause analysis
  • Proficient in CAD and simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks) to create production-ready models and drawings, perform analyses, and optimize design performance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 0~3 years of experience in thermal-mechanical product development.
  • Proven experience designing mechanical components and assemblies for mass production using multiple manufacturing processes.
  • Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and cooling system design.
  • Experience designing products for or working in high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Engineering-in-Training (EIT) designation or equivalent professional accreditation.
  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Thermal Mechanical Engineering specializing in Fluid Dynamics, or a related field.

During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.


Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.

Ecolab

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
Runway Icon
Boost Your Interview Chances

With Runway

See Your Fit for This Role

1-5 min

Your Score

?

Top Applicants

90%

Your Job Search Advantage

Key Gaps & Next Steps:

Address these in your resume & Interview

Top Strengths For This Role

Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

Your Interview Guide

A Personalized Interview Strategy

Freshest Opportunities

Never Miss a Good Fit

Get notified when jobs mach your criteria