Innovation Engineer
The Judge Group • Redmond, Oregon • Posted June 12, 2026
About the Role
Top of their industry manufacturing company in central Oregon is seeking an Innovation Engineer to join their growing team. This person will be a key member of the Research & Development team, responsible for conceptualizing and validating the next generation of data center cooling technologies. As thermal loads increase due to high-performance computing and AI, this role focuses on moving beyond traditional air-cooling into advanced liquid cooling, two-phase immersion, and high-efficiency heat exchange systems. The ideal candidate combines deep thermodynamic theory with hands-on prototyping experience to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and production-ready thermal solutions. This position requires relocation to the local area to report to the facility daily.
Responsibilities
Research & Development: Lead the end-to-end development of blue-sky cooling concepts, from initial napkin sketches to functional thermal model...