Thermal Design & Applications Engineer - Liquid Cooling (UK/EU)

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE\nRemote/Field-Based Role: While our HQ is in the North East, we welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in the UK with easy access to a major airport for EU travel.\nOur client is a global leader in high-performance thermal management, specialising in liquid cooling technologies that power the world’s most advanced data centres. As a key technical authority, the Applications Engineer will bridge the gap between customer requirements and internal R&D, acting as the face of the company’s Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC), immersion, and hybrid architectures. Reporting to the NPI Manager, you will enable the deployment of energy-efficient solutions for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise environments, driving the rapid scaling of AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) across the EU.\nKEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\n * Lead technical proposals, RFQs, and design reviews; assist customers with system architecture, sizing, and liquid cooling selection.\n * Provide expert remote and on-site support for the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and thermal systems.\n * Perform thermal and hydraulic performance modelling; oversee pilot projects and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) deployments.\n * Serve as the field-to-R&D link, providing data-driven insights for product improvement and developing technical application notes.\n * Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts through deep technical engagement and stakeholder workshops.\nQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES\n * Degree in Mechanical, Thermal, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s ) with a strong foundation in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.\n * Proven experience in a Field Application or Systems Engineering role within data centre infrastructure (pumps, CDUs, cold plates, and manifolds).\n * Hands-on experience with Direct-to-chip, Rear-door heat exchangers, or immersion cooling; ability to interpret P&IDs and mechanical drawings.\n * Proficiency in thermal simulation and performance modelling; fluency in English (additional European are a plus).\n * Highly analytical with a structured problem-solving approach; professional and credible when interfacing with senior technical stakeholders.\n * Ability to travel frequently across the EU to customer sites and internal facilities