Ammunition Specialist in Calgary

CoolIT Systems, Inc. is hiring a full-time Test Specialist (Mechanical/PCL) to lead passive cold plate loop and vertical rack manifold testing and qualification activities. In this role, you will develop and execute test plans to verify products meet internal and customer requirements. You will analyze hardware and software specifications, design test strategies, and evaluate the performance and reliability of electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting temperature, pressure, flow, and mechanical stress tests.
• Identifying design issues and troubleshooting failures through root cause analysis.
• Supporting engineering improvements.
• Assisting with test equipment development, component selection, technical documentation, and detailed reporting of test results and recommendations.

Specific responsibilities:

• Design, develop and implement NPI product validation and qualification test plans for thermal and fluid-cooling systems, focusing on cold plates, manifolds, seals, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Apply heat transfer and thermodynamics principles to interpret thermal tests for liquid-cooled components.
• Understand hardware and software requirements and design documents to develop comprehensive test strategies and procedures.
• Design and evaluate validation protocols, including HALT, thermal, pressure, mechanical, flow (PQ), thermal performance (RQ), and packaging integrity testing.
• Investigate failure modes including fatigue, corrosion, creep, thermal cycle degradation, and manufacturing defects.
• Perform risk assessments based on bill of material, design reviews, manufacturing processes and other available engineering documents to qualify products.
• Conduct material compatibility evaluations on metals, elastomers, polymers, fittings, and surface-finished components.
• Prepare technical reports and validation documentation to support engineering release and customer approval.
• Analyze test data to validate design performance and recommend design improvements to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis of test failures and coordinate cross-functional corrective actions.
• Exercise engineering judgment in technical disposition and decisions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and technologists.
• Maintain test logs, records, and reports in alignment with internal processes.
• Ensure compliance with all lab safety requirements and best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant field.
• Proven experience in SolidWorks design, including 3D modeling, detailed drawings, assembly design, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in a testing environment.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, temperature sensors, flow sensors, etc.
• Solid experience in setting up and using DAQs, sensors, and actuators for data-driven analysis.
• Experience in using diagnostic bench tools (oscilloscope, power analyzer, logic analyzer, multimeter, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing, testing, and qualifying electro-mechanical parts and systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• P.Eng designation considered an asset.
• Experience with data center liquid cooling systems.
• Familiarity with rack-level cooling infrastructure such as manifolds, hoses, quick disconnects, and fittings.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and technical documentation accuracy.

We strive to be an employer of choice and believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values. Our comprehensive benefits package includes vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season. Comprehensive benefits including dental, drugs, optical, paramedical and health spending are covered by CoolIT from your first day. Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment. Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus. Company sponsored RRSP plan.

We thank every candidate in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally. Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinctions in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.

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.

CoolIT 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. CoolIT 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.