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Liquid Cooling Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Scout Motors

Lead Engine Cooling System Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$96K - $126K/yr

Design and optimize charge air cooling (CAC) systems including air-to-air and air-to-liquid architectures. * Define cooling requirements for radiators, intercoolers, pumps, fans, thermostats, and ...

Deloitte

AI Datacenter Associate VP

Detroit, MI · Hybrid

... and liquid cooling requirements shape infrastructure and capacity planning decisions. * 7+ years of experience designing, delivering, and supporting hybrid cloud and as-a-Service solutions ...

Astemo Ltd

Mechanical Hardware Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$74K - $101K/yr

... liquid cooling development. Job Responsibilities: Plan and manage activities for advanced development of ADAS and other automotive control modules. Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

Astemo

Mechanical Hardware Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI · Hybrid

$74K - $101K/yr

... liquid cooling development. Job Responsibilities: Plan and manage activities for advanced development of ADAS and other automotive control modules. Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

Broad-Ocean Motor

Mechanical Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

Knowledge of thermal management, liquid cooling, and enclosure sealing (IP67/IP6K9K). * Proficient in SolidWorks, the CAD software package. * Excellent hands-on experience with assembly of motor and ...

Broad-Ocean Motor

Mechanical Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

Knowledge of thermal management, liquid cooling, and enclosure sealing (IP67/IP6K9K).Proficient in SolidWorks, the CAD software package.Excellent hands-on experience with assembly of motor and motor ...

BorgWarner

Mechanical Staff Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · Hybrid

Design liquid cooling heat sink for power electronics. Perform mechanical analysis and verification for vibration, thermal shock, IPK ratings, thermal performance, GD&T tolerance stack up, and DFMEA.

Broad-Ocean Motor

Mechanical Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

Knowledge of thermal management, liquid cooling, and enclosure sealing (IP67/IP6K9K). * Proficient in SolidWorks, the CAD software package. * Excellent hands-on experience with assembly of motor and ...

Broad-Ocean Motor

Mechanical Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Knowledge of thermal management, liquid cooling, and enclosure sealing (IP67/IP6K9K). * Proficient in SolidWorks, the CAD software package. * Excellent hands-on experience with assembly of motor and ...

Astemo

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$88K - $122K/yr

Design for thermal management with liquid cooling * Experience with at least one mass production development project in ADAS or ECU. * Strong understanding of automotive mechanical components and ...

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Liquid cooling is a method of removing excess heat from electronic components, like CPUs or servers, by circulating a liquid coolant through pipes or channels near the heat source. The liquid absorbs heat and carries it away, typically to a radiator or heat exchanger where it's released into the environment. This technique is more efficient than traditional air cooling, allowing for higher performance, reduced noise, and improved energy efficiency, especially in high-density computing environments like data centers.

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Professionals in liquid cooling engineering for data centers often face challenges such as ensuring system reliability under high thermal loads, preventing leaks, and integrating new cooling technologies with existing infrastructure. Coordinating with cross-functional teams—including facilities managers, IT staff, and vendors—is essential to address compatibility and maintenance concerns. Staying updated with industry standards and best practices is also important, as liquid cooling solutions are rapidly evolving to meet increased demand for energy efficiency and performance.

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Required CredentialsCertifications in refrigeration, plumbing, or specialized cooling systemsHVAC certification, EPA certification
Work EnvironmentData centers, industrial facilities, server roomsResidential, commercial buildings, HVAC service sites
Industry UsageTechnology, data management, industrial coolingConstruction, maintenance, building services
Common Search/ComparisonCooling systems, server cooling, industrial coolingHeating, ventilation, air conditioning repair

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Senior Engineering Technician, BESS Service & Test, Ford Energy

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Ford Motor Company
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Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description


In this position...
The Senior Service Lab Technician, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) plays a critical role in diagnosing, testing, and developing service procedures for Ford Energy's Battery Storage System. Operating in a primarily workshop environment, this role serves as the bridge between engineering, quality assurance, and field service operations, with occasional travel to the field to verify service procedures.
You will be simulating environmental/fault conditions, performing complex electrical diagnostics, and validating repair methodologies. As a senior member of the lab team, you will act as a champion for high-voltage safety compliance, mentor junior technicians, and actively contribute to root-cause analysis (RCA) to improve product reliability.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Documentation & Technical Writing:
  • Contribute to and help optimize Ford's technology roadmap by providing hands-on lab testing insights, data, and technical feedback that inform product development timelines and priorities.
  • Author, review, and validate step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guides, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for field technicians.
  • Document and compile test logs, teardown results, and failure investigation data into clear, concise technical reports for design and quality engineering teams.
  • Support the development of standardized cost structures for authorized third-party service providers by delivering accurate lab testing data, benchmarks, and technical assessments.
  • Perform high-level diagnostics and fault isolation on field-returned BESS components, including battery management systems (BMS), high-voltage junction boxes, power distribution units, and thermal management (HVAC/liquid cooling) systems.
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic software, CAN bus analysis tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer), oscilloscopes, and thermal imaging cameras to identify hardware, software, and communication failures.

Diagnostics, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
  • Perform high-level diagnostics and fault isolation on field-returned BESS components, including battery management systems (BMS), high-voltage junction boxes, power distribution units, and thermal management (HVAC/liquid cooling) systems.
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic software, CAN bus analysis tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer), oscilloscopes, and thermal imaging cameras to identify hardware, software, and communication failures.

Testing & Validation Operations:
  • Set up and operate battery test equipment, battery pack cyclers, hardware-in-the-loop test rigs, and data acquisition systems.
  • Execute complex electrical, thermal, and mechanical test plans to validate proposed service parts, firmware/software updates, and field repair procedures.
  • Fabricate and assemble custom test fixtures, wire harnesses, and prototype components to support special engineering investigations.

Environmental, Health and Safety & Lab Stewardship:
  • Enforce and adhere to the highest standards of lab safety, including NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and corporate high-voltage (HV) safety policies.
  • Act as an authorized person for Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures on live HV DC and AC systems.
  • Maintain, calibrate, and organize laboratory equipment, hand tools, specialized diagnostics, and high-voltage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Assess and implement ergonomic best practices in field settings, adapting tools, equipment, and work postures to reduce physical strain and injury risk across variable, non-lab environments.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Train and mentor field technicians on safety protocols, testing techniques, and equipment operations.
  • Collaborate closely with BESS Design, Software, Quality, and Field Engineering teams to provide actionable feedback on product serviceability and reliability.

Qualifications
You'll have...
Required:
  • Education: Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, or equivalent military training/trade school certification or work experience.
  • Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in a development lab, quality lab, or manufacturing repair environment working directly with high-voltage (HV) electrical systems or battery systems (BESS, EV battery packs, power electronics).
  • Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of DC electricity (up to 1500V or higher) and three-phase AC power systems.
  • High proficiency reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and technical drawings.
  • Experience with automotive/industrial network communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet).
  • Hands-on proficiency with diagnostic equipment: digital multimeters (DMMs), insulation resistance testers (Megger), high-voltage probes, and thermal cameras.
  • Certifications: Active or prior certification in high-voltage safety (e.g., NFPA 70E, OSHA 10 or 30).

Even better, you may have...
Preferred:
  • BESS or EV battery experience
  • Experience operating battery cyclers and programming automated test sequences.
  • Demonstrated experience with structured root-cause analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with liquid-cooling thermal management systems, pump maintenance, or refrigeration systems.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
  • Must be comfortable working in a technical laboratory that's an active workshop environment. Also, having to perform site visits at customer locations.
  • Ability to safely handle high-voltage equipment, heavy machinery, and hazardous materials (with PPE).
  • Physical ability to stand for long periods, work in confined spaces when necessary, and lift/move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Willingness to wear required PPE, including arc flash suits, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and high-voltage insulated gloves.

Location & Travel:
  • This position is based out of Ford's Engineering Lab in Dearborn Michigan.
  • Travel Expectations: This role requires travel to partner sites, certification labs, and customer installations (including potential international travel) to support technical testing, validation and integration activities.
  • Occasional domestic or international travel (up to 20-30%) to support field validation, commissioning, or emergency high-level customer interventions.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
    • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
    • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
    • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
    • Tuition assistance
    • Established and active employee resource groups
    • Paid time off for individual and team community service
    • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
    • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.
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