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Protecting the Planet\nNortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running - from liquid cooling to large-scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.\nWe keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.\nOur culture is hands-on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.\nWith the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high-growth programs.\nJob Summary\nThis role will support Custom Engineered Product Development in both Liquid Cooling and Air-Cooled product families for Hyperscale customers. Our focus is to develop optimized solutions using Industry Standards and best practices as well as following design support from cradle-to-grave. There is an immediate need and great opportunity to support the Market Shift as all the big fish are racing to with the AI race.\nThe Mechanical Engineer will perform mechanical engineering work covering product engineering and product development. This role will apply design engineering principles and practices, managing assigned portions of product development projects. 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