Mechanical Engineer - Manifolds

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type : Full-time, Exempt

Duration of role : Permanent

Position : 2

Reporting to : Global Director of Engineering

Location : Columbia, MD (Onsite/Hybrid)

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in CFD and FEA to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for fluid flow & pipe stress analysis, airflow, thermal, and structural analysis across our data center infrastructure product portfolio, including manifolds and air handling unit (AHU) designs.

This role will play a critical part in product development, analytical validation, and customer-facing engineering support, working closely with Product Development Teams, Sales Engineering, and Applications teams to optimize product performance, reliability, and manufacturability across multiple platforms.

What You’ll Do

CFD & FEA Technical Leadership

• Act as the primary SME for CFD and FEA analysis across all relevant product platforms.
• Perform and interpret CFD simulations for airflow distribution, pressure drop, thermal performance, and heat rejection in:
• Cooling and fluid manifolds
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Related data center airflow and thermal management components
• Conduct FEA simulations to evaluate:
• Structural integrity
• Vibration, fatigue, and thermal stress
• Material and thickness optimization for manufacturability and cost
• Develop, validate, and maintain analysis methodologies, assumptions, and best practices .

Product Development Support

• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers from concept through production release.
• Influence product architecture by providing data-driven design recommendations.
• Support rapid design iterations through simulation-led decision making.
• Validate designs against industry standards and internal performance criteria.

Sales Engineering & Applications Support

• Provide engineering analysis support for customer-specific applications and bids.
• Assist Sales Engineering with:
• Performance validation
• Custom configurations
• Technical responses and customer presentations
• Translate complex simulation results into clear, customer-ready insights.

Testing & Validation

• Support correlation between simulation and analytical/physical test results .
• Guide prototype testing plans and instrumentation strategies.
• Identify gaps between analytical predictions and real-world performance and drive improvements.

Process & Knowledge Development

• Standardize CFD/FEA workflows, templates, and documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and cross-functional teams on simulation fundamentals.
• Stay current with emerging data center cooling technologies and analysis techniques.

Additional Expectation

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (required)
• Hands-on, practical experience with CFD and FEA tools , specifically applied to HVAC and thermal-fluid systems for Data Centers or related industry
• Strong understanding of:
• Fluid dynamics and heat transfer
• HVAC systems and airflow management
• Structural mechanics and materials
• Proven ability to perform independent, end-to-end simulation work , from setup through interpretation

Preferred Software & Tools

Experience with one or more of the following:

• CFD: ANSYS Fluent/CFX, Solidworks Flow Sim, Autodesk CFD, OpenFOAM or similar
• FEA: ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, NASTRAN or similar
• CAD tools such as On-Shape, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent
• Scripting or automation (Python, journal files, macros) is a plus

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)

• Experience in data center infrastructure , Liquid Cooling & HVAC equipment
• Familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines related to data centers
• Experience supporting customer-facing engineering or pre-sales efforts
• Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal/Fluids or Structural focus)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance simulation accuracy with project timelines
• Clear technical communication with both engineering and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working across multiple product platforms and priorities

What You’ll Get

• Pay range: $110000 USD to $130000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus
• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn for insights into life at Tate. Join us in our mission to make a difference through exceptional solutions.

Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.

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