Senior Mechanical Application Engineer

Galtra Solutions develops integrated power and cooling systems for data centers and is seeking a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer. This role involves owning mechanical application engineering for prefabricated platforms, collaborating with various departments to ensure products meet technical and commercial goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of prefabricated mechanical offerings such as fan coil units, chilled water skids, hydronic systems, and integrated assemblies
• Translate customer requirements and drawings into manufacturable, scalable solutions with clear BOMs and options
• Independently select and size fans, coils, pumps, valves, and piping, providing calculation packages and design notes
• Collaborate with electrical and controls teams on integration of VFDs, MCCs, switchgear, safeties, and BAS/EPMS points lists (BACnet/Modbus)
• Partner with the Supply Chain Director, Ops Director, Sales, and President to align designs with vendor capacity, cost targets, delivery schedules, and customer needs
• Support prototyping, FAT/SAT, and first-article builds; troubleshoot issues and close gaps fast
• Produce and maintain datasheets, submittals, IOMs, and application guides under tight revision control
• Work with vendors and fabricators on tolerances, weld and piping standards, coatings, vibration, and QA/QC processes
• Contribute to IP development by modularizing platforms and applying DFM/VAVE principles

Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required (MS preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, or industrial product development. Mission-critical/data center background strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, HVAC design, and hydronic systems
• Familiarity with prefabricated equipment, modular/skid systems, and DFM practices
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution, controls, and BAS/BMS systems is highly desirable
• Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-moving environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills for cross-team and vendor/customer engagement
• Experience with data center or mission-critical equipment such as CRAHs/CRACs, fan coils, chilled water plants, or CDUs
• Exposure to commissioning processes, including FAT, SAT, or other system-level testing
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes commonly used in HVAC, electrical, and mechanical system design (for example, ASHRAE guidelines, UL safety standards, or NFPA codes)
• Comfort working with ERP/CRM/PLM systems (NetSuite, HubSpot, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with design and analysis tools such as coil selection software, hydronic modeling, or CFD