DCN Mechanical Engineer - NPD

SLB•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB, focusing on ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen, and Data Center Infrastructure Solutions. Their Data Center Infrastructure Solutions business offers innovative and cost-effective solutions for building faster, smarter, and more resilient data centers, with modular infrastructure solutions that scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing risk and delays. SLB is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join their New Product Development (NPD) team to support next-generation Data Center Infrastructure products and technologies. This role involves working with experienced engineers and product development teams to design, develop, prototype, and test innovative mechanical systems for modular data centers and advanced cooling solutions. The engineer will contribute to products like Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), piping manifolds, cold plate cooling systems, server rack cooling equipment, and modular containerized infrastructure solutions, covering the full product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong mechanical design fundamentals, an interest in thermal and fluid systems, and an entrepreneurial mindset, looking to build innovative products in a fast-growing industry supporting AI and cloud computing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
1-5 years of mechanical engineering experience in product development, equipment design, or related engineering environments.
Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or Creo.
Experience with mechanical system design involving piping, fluid systems, hydraulic circuits, or cooling equipment.
Familiarity with heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermal management principles.
Experience supporting prototype development, laboratory testing, and hands-on product validation activities.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and GD&T principles.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and desire to grow in a rapidly evolving industry.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data center infrastructure technologies such as Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), cold plates, liquid cooling systems, manifolds, server rack cooling, or thermal management equipment.
Experience designing modular systems, industrial equipment, or containerized solutions.
Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, thermal management, or industrial cooling products.
Familiarity with welded structures, industrial framing systems, and equipment enclosures.
Interest in pursuing or ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the future.
Experience working in cross-functional product development environments from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of new products for data center infrastructure applications.
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, layouts, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks and/or Creo.
Assist with the design of liquid cooling systems, piping layouts, manifolds, and hydraulic circuits.
Support the development of modular and containerized data center solutions.
Participate in engineering calculations, component selection, and design evaluations.
Assist with prototype assembly, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
Work closely with senior engineers to develop innovative cooling and mechanical solutions.
Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and test reports.
Support Design Reviews, risk assessments, and product development activities.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve product designs and support production readiness.
Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for design or manufacturing issues.
Work with suppliers to evaluate components, materials, and manufacturing capabilities.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, performance, reliability, and cost.
Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends related to data center infrastructure and cooling technologies.
Support product launches and transition activities from development to production.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow technical capabilities within a collaborative engineering environment.