Product Development Senior Engineer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc

Join our innovative thermal solutions team- named a Best Place to Work in PA!

About Us

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

Position summary

The Product Development Engineer in our Passive Exchange (PX) group supports various phases of passive thermal technologies (heat pipes, phase change materials, etc.), cold plates and associated systems, data center direct-to-chip cooling, and other projects ranging from concept generation and initial design to prototype hardware fabrication and volume production. The types of projects vary from modifications of existing designs to “blank sheet of paper” development programs and advanced performance testing.

At any given time, the Product Development Engineer is responsible for the success of multiple projects, providing the opportunity to work on all aspects of the product development cycle. Product Development Engineers work on a multi-disciplinary team including engineers and technicians to effectively develop complex systems. Candidates that have a strong technical background with experience in design for manufacturability of complex components/systems excel at this position.

Responsibilities Include:

All aspects of initial product design including:

• Innovative concept generation
• Excel or hand calculation analytical analysis
• Detailed Thermal Analyses (steady state, transients)
• Ability to perform basic structural assessments a plus
• Manufacturing Drawing generation and review
• Compliance Matrix generation and review
• 3-D CAD modeling (Solidworks)
• Fabrication procedures & travelers
• Working with a diverse group of engineers and technicians
• Managing program schedules and budget
• Frequent customer communication

Our work environment demands a candidate with the ability to take on multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for team players who enjoy working with customers, vendors, and co-workers to provide the best service and solutions. The best candidates will be those who embrace new challenges, using critical thinking skills, and developing innovative solutions.

• Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15? (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions
• B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Basic understanding of process systems
• Proficiency in using commercial CAD (Solidworks) and FEA (Solidworks) tools, along with heat transfer system design tools
• 8+ years' experience in a technical-oriented company
• 3-5 years hands-on experience designing heat transfer equipment, with a strong preference for experience in supporting programs from concept generation to a test-validated prototype
• Good verbal and written communication skills

If you are looking for an opportunity to start a career with a growing company doing exciting and important work, please apply today!

ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

California Applicants: ACT collects personal information for hiring purposes. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. Contact HR at barbara.rockwell@1-act.com.