Lead - Liquid Cooling

Lead - Liquid Cooling

Leading the solutions around developing Liquid Cooling vendor echosystem for AdaniConnex based on the customer RFP/Inpus  

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and engineering of liquid cooling systems, with a strong focus on direct-to-chip cooling technologies.
Evaluate and implement other advanced cooling methods including immersion cooling and rear-door heat exchangers.
Collaborate with server OEMs, facility teams, and IT architects to integrate cooling solutions into existing and new data center designs.
Analyze thermal performance and energy efficiency of cooling systems.
Develop models and simulations to predict system behavior under various load conditions.
Manage end-to-end implementation of liquid cooling projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies in liquid cooling and thermal management.
Drive innovation by evaluating new materials, fluids, and system architectures.
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose complex thermal challenges and develop data-driven solutions.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and across organizational boundaries.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and adapting to evolving technologies and requirements.
Problem Solving: Creative and proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues.
Leadership: Capable of mentoring junior engineers and leading technical discussions and decision-making.
Preferred Skills
Experience with immersion cooling or two-phase cooling systems.
Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency metrics (PUE, WUE).
Knowledge of data center operations and infrastructure.

Required Certifications

ASHRAE Certification – e.g., Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) or High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
Data Center Design Certifications – e.g., Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) or Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)
Project Management Certification – e.g., PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 (optional but preferred)
CFD/Simulation Tools Certification – e.g., ANSYS Certified Expert or equivalent (preferred)

BE/BTECH with 10-15 years of experience in HVAC cooling technologies used in Hyperscale Data Centers. 

2-3 years experience in design & development of Liquid cooling systems for data center.

Qualifications
•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in thermal systems design, preferably in data center or electronics cooling.
Proven experience in direct-to-chip liquid cooling system design and deployment.
Proficiency in CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL), CAD software, and thermal simulation platforms.
Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
Experience with ASHRAE standards and data center best practices.
Excellent communication and project management skills.

Experience Level

Senior Level