Product Structural-Mechanical Engineer
Ecolab · Calgary
As a Product Structural-Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design and development of next-generation Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) that support AI, high-performance computing, and data center applications. In addition to leading product development through the full product lifecycle, you will specialize in advanced finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural integrity, shipping durability, and seismic performance. This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about combining innovative product design with advanced simulation and analysis.
What's in it For You
- Day 1 Coverage: Employer-paid comprehensive benefits, including dental, prescription drug, vision, paramedical coverage, and a $1,000 annual Health Spending Account.
- RRSP: 2% employer-sponsored contribution.
- Three weeks of vacation, six flex days, and a one-week company-wide holiday shutdown.
- $1,000 annual professional development allowance.
- Dress for your day in a casual, professional environment.
- Opportunity to develop industry-leading cooling technologies for the world's most advanced computing environments.
What You Will Do
- Lead the design and development of Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) through the full New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle.
- Develop and evaluate design concepts through feasibility studies, prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
- Perform detailed mechanical design using principles of structural mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid systems engineering.
- Conduct advanced finite element simulations to assess structural integrity, shipping performance, and seismic response.
- Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, technical reports, and design documentation.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, customers, and industry partners to deliver innovative products on schedule.
- Support product certification, validation testing, and production readiness activities.
- Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Drive continuous improvements that enhance reliability, manufacturability, performance, and cost effectiveness.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and technical standards.
Position Details
- Location: Calgary, AB
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Schedule: Full-time
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA, or eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months.
- Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience, including product design and development responsibilities.
- Experience leading hardware products through the NPI process from concept through production launch.
- Strong experience applying finite element analysis (FEA) to structural-mechanical design challenges.
- Experience with product design for high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Experience with PDM, PLM, engineering change management, and product lifecycle processes.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks for detailed mechanical design and engineering drawings.
- Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and project execution skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience performing structural integrity assessments for shipping, vibration, shock, and seismic loading conditions.
- Experience in HVAC, thermal management, fluid transfer systems, datacenter infrastructure, or critical equipment design.
- Experience with rapid prototyping, design validation, and laboratory testing.
- Knowledge of piping systems, P&IDs, and building mechanical systems.
- Experience with Design for Lean Six Sigma or related product development methodologies.
- Experience in high-reliability or critical infrastructure product design environments.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership.
We thank every candidate in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. Please note: immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks, including criminal record checks and education verification.
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.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.