Innovation Engineer – Data Center Cooling (m/f/d)

GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us. Join us as a Innovation Engineer – Data Center Cooling and play a key role in shaping next-generation cooling solutions for a rapidly growing market. In this position, you will drive front-end innovation and develop scalable, manufacturable concepts that contribute to a product portfolio. You will work on cutting-edge technologies such as manifolds, cold plates, and advanced joining solutions while influencing critical early-stage decisions. With a high degree of autonomy and strategic scope, you will collaborate closely with Product Management, R&D, and customers. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on high-impact, early-stage innovation projects. Innovation Engineer – Data Center Cooling (m/f/d) Your tasks: Take end-to-end technical ownership from idea generation through concept development, prototyping, feasibility validation, and manufacturability - especially for polymer-based components Serve as the key front-end technical interface between Product Management, R&D, and customers Translate market and customer needs into robust technical concepts and support the definition of target product profiles Prepare structured front-end deliverables and support specification development for smooth handover to the R&D teams Perform engineering analyses such as pressure-loss calculations, thermal assessments, and basic structural evaluations Analyze system layouts and isometries to support dimensioning, integration, and overall system design Build and expand application know-how to assess and unlock new business opportunities Collaborate closely with Product, Portfolio Management, and customers to shape innovative solutions Your profile: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Plastics Engineering or similar) 6 - 9 years of experience, including at least 2 years in data center cooling Strong expertise in Direct Liquid Cooling, fluid dynamics, pressure-loss calculations, and basic thermal system design Ability to assess structural integrity of piping and plastic components and translate concepts into robust designs Strong ownership, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and communicate effectively across stakeholders Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX) with experience in prototyping and plastics engineering Fluent in English (German is a plus) Information: The position can be filled in Schaffhausen, US, or Taiwan Your contact: René Paparusso Team Lead Talent Acquisition Management Switzerland Phone: +41 52 547 10 79 Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered. #LI-DNI Contact person: René Paparusso Talent Acquisition Specialist Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button. The recruiter’s email is for enquiries only.