Chemical Engineer - Direct Liquid Cooling

PFX Group • Cincinnati, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an applicant interested in a long-term position in the Cincinnati Technology Center CTC who will be responsible for interpreting analytical data to assess fluid health, predict equipment performance, and define maintenance and remediation strategies for Data Center/Direct Liquid Cooling DLC fluid applications. An ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of experience in analytical chemistry, fluid analysis, or condition monitoring and analytical testing experience in DLC fluids.
As part of the Technical Services team, this role serves as a technical authority in fluid condition monitoring, combining deep chemistry knowledge with data-driven insights to diagnose issues, recommend actions, and make final decisions regarding fluid suitability and maintenance strategies. As a Chemical Engineer – DLC this role will also contribute to the development of predictive analytics tools, including AI-enabled diagnostics, to enhance system reliability and customer value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years in analytical chemistry, fluid analysis, or condition monitoring
• Analytical testing experience in DLC fluids
• Advanced analytical data interpretation and trend analysis
• Deep understanding of glycol-based and cooling fluid chemistry and performance
• Experience with condition monitoring, failure diagnostics, and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with LIMS, data platforms, and digital tools for analytics

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) preferred
• Knowledge of predictive modeling, statistical analysis, or AI applications (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex analytical data to determine fluid condition, degradation mechanisms, and system health
• Identify trends and patterns to predict equipment and fluid performance/failure modes
• Develop and apply condition-based monitoring methodologies for cooling systems
• Translate laboratory and field data into actionable insights and risk assessments
• Recommend actions based on analytical results and performance criteria
• Define and recommend fluid maintenance, remediation, and replacement strategies
• Support in establishing thresholds, limits, and decision frameworks for fluid health and usability by working closely with R&D Product Owner, OEM and/or end user
• Provide final technical judgment on customer issues requiring expert evaluation
• Communicate findings through clear, data-driven reports and presentations
• Provide troubleshooting support and root cause analysis for customer issues
• Engage directly with customers, OEMs, and internal teams to resolve technical challenges
• Translate complex analytical results into practical recommendations and actions
• Support development of predictive models and trend analysis tools for fluid monitoring
• Collaborate with data science and R&D teams to build AI-driven diagnostic capabilities
• Define data requirements, key parameters, and diagnostic logic for automated systems
• Continuously improve analytics methodologies through feedback and validation
• Serve as an expert in DLC fluids and system performance
• Maintain deep knowledge of fluid chemistry, degradation pathways, and application conditions
• Contribute to development of best practices, standards, and diagnostic methodologies
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to internal stakeholders as needed
• Work closely with R&D, Quality, Sales, Operations and customers to resolve technical issues
• Support product development by linking field performance to formulation improvements
• Ensure alignment between laboratory data, field performance, and customer requirements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
• Generous 401k match
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level