Manager, Mechanical & Thermal OFCI Procurement Engineering - Data Center Supply Chain

Equipment coverage includes but is not limited to the categories below.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with substantial thermal systems specialization required . A master’s degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license is an advantage .
• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical equipment engineering, thermal systems, procurement engineering, or OEM engineering, including substantial responsibility for mission-critical cooling equipment serving data centers.
• Demonstrated mechanical and thermal subject matter expertise and success in building and leading engineering teams. Experience hiring and developing category specialists, delegating decisions, managing performance, and ensuring adequate coverage across complex cooling portfolios.
• Extensive experience within cooling equipment OEM or directly leading technical engagements with OEM engineering and manufacturing teams. Proven ownership of equipment selection , supplier design reviews, performance testing, and difficult commissioning or operating issues.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, hydronics, heat rejection, redundancy, controls, and maintainability. Strong practical experience with high-density cooling and liquid-cooling interfaces, including fluid quality, materials compatibility, and leak management.
• Ability to interpret equipment drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, performance maps, control sequences, and test evidence, and apply relevant mechanical, pressure-system, environmental, and equipment standards.
• Strong commercial acumen, including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, technical bid evaluation, value engineering, and assessment of energy, water, service, and schedule of tradeoffs. Ability to turn technical findings into clear business decisions.
• A record of developing cooling product roadmaps, qualifying new technologies , and enabling fungibility and multi-sourcing. Ability to prove technical equivalence and make independent decisions with incomplete information and competing deadlines.
• Credibility with client technical leaders, OEMs, vendors, and internal partners. Clear executive communication and constructive resolution of technical and commercial tradeoffs. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to factories, test facilities, client locations, and project sites.

• At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support
• At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
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