Deputy Manager - CDU Application Design (Data Center Cooling)

Role Purpose
Design and optimize Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) solutions for Data Centre and industrial cooling applications. Responsible for thermal-hydraulic calculations, selection of Plate Heat Exchangers (PHEs), pumps, valves, and piping systems to deliver energy-efficient, cost-effective, and technically compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design customized CDU and liquid cooling solutions based on customer requirements.
• Perform thermal and hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, and system optimization.
• Select and size PHEs, pumps, valves, and secondary-side piping systems.
• Prepare technical submittals, equipment schedules, engineering calculations, and documentation.
• Support sales teams with proposals, compliance statements, tender reviews, and customer presentations.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and project execution activities.
• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, troubleshooting, and resolution of hydraulic/thermal performance issues.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Thermal Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3-8 years of experience in HVAC, liquid cooling, Data Centre cooling, hydronic systems, or thermal management.
• Experience with CDU systems, chilled water systems, heat exchangers, pumps, and piping design preferred.

Technical Skills

• Heat Transfer & Thermodynamic Calculations
• CDU & Liquid Cooling System Design
• Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) Selection
• Pump Selection & Hydraulic Analysis
• Pipe Sizing, Flow & Pressure Drop Calculations
• Chilled Water & Hydronic Systems
• Valves, Expansion Systems & Controls
• P&ID, Hydraulic Schematics & GA Drawings
• MS Excel & Engineering Calculation Tools