Test Specialist - PCL

About Coolit Systems Inc.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, 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.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

Role

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

CoolIT Systems, Inc. is seeking a full-time Test Specialist, who can lead, oversee and support the testing and qualification of Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) systems, owning verification and validation strategies for mechanical, thermal, and fluid performance. Define test plans, support DFMEA and risk assessments, and oversee reliability and stress testing including HALT, thermal cycling, vibration, and pressure/flow evaluations. Lead instrumentation and data acquisition strategies, perform advanced statistical analysis, and translate results into actionable design improvements. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to test engineers and technicians, collaborate with design, manufacturing, and reliability teams, and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and customers.

Reporting to Team Lead CDU (Test and Qualification), This role is ideal for a meticulous and technically skilled individual who thrives in a hands-on Mechanical and Electrical testing environment, is passionate about advancing liquid cooling technology

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 and knowledge 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, 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.

Who You are

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in a testing environment.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, temperatures sensors, flow sensors, etc.
• Solid experience in setting up and using DAQ's, 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

• 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

• Ability to manage multiple test programs, priorities, and timelines effectively.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide and develop engineers and technicians.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, especially for failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Clear and professional communication skills for presenting technical content to diverse stakeholders.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

Benefits

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. 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. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted 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-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

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.