Senior Mechanical Application Engineer

Galtra Solutions

Senior Mechanical Application Engineer at Galtra Solutions developing prefabricated mechanical offerings for data centers. Collaborating across teams to ensure product efficiency and scalability.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of prefabricated mechanical offerings such as fan coil units, chilled water skids, hydronic systems, and integrated assemblies.
Translate customer requirements and drawings into manufacturable, scalable solutions with clear BOMs and options.
Independently select and size fans, coils, pumps, valves, and piping, providing calculation packages and design notes.
Collaborate with electrical and controls teams on integration of VFDs, MCCs, switchgear, safeties, and BAS/EPMS points lists (BACnet/Modbus).
Partner with the Supply Chain Director, Ops Director, Sales, and President to align designs with vendor capacity, cost targets, delivery schedules, and customer needs.
Support prototyping, FAT/SAT, and first-article builds; troubleshoot issues and close gaps fast.
Produce and maintain datasheets, submittals, IOMs, and application guides under tight revision control.
Work with vendors and fabricators on tolerances, weld and piping standards, coatings, vibration, and QA/QC processes.
Contribute to IP development by modularizing platforms and applying DFM/VAVE principles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Mechanical Engineering required (MS preferred).
7+ years of experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, or industrial product development.
Mission-critical/data center background strongly preferred.
Deep knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, HVAC design, and hydronic systems.
Familiarity with prefabricated equipment, modular/skid systems, and DFM practices.
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar).
Working knowledge of electrical distribution, controls, and BAS/BMS systems is highly desirable.
Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-moving environment with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills for cross-team and vendor/customer engagement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
Flex spending accounts (FSA).
Dental and vision plans.
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
Paid parental leave after one year of employment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designHVAC designthermodynamicsfluid mechanicsprefabricated equipmentmodular systemsDFM practicescalculation packagesBOMstroubleshooting

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscollaborationindependenceproblem-solvingadaptabilitycross-team engagementvendor engagementorganizational skillstime managementattention to detail

Certifications

BS in Mechanical EngineeringMS in Mechanical Engineering