For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

The Senior Quality Engineer – Data Center Cooling Systems provides expert quality engineering support for Modine’s data center cooling portfolio, with a strong emphasis on resolving field issues during installation and commissioning at customer sites. The role partners with construction managers, commissioning agents, contractors, manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to ensure robust root-cause analysis, effective corrective actions, and long-term product reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Field Quality, Installation & Commissioning Support:

• Serve as the primary quality engineering lead for issues arising during installation, commissioning, and early-life operation of data center cooling systems at customer sites.
• Work directly with construction managers, commissioning agents, general contractors, and site installation teams to resolve system, mechanical, refrigeration, or controls issues.
• Troubleshoot field-reported quality concerns, coordinate immediate containment, and support long-term resolutions.
• Conduct onsite assessments when necessary to validate installation practices, system configuration, and integration risks.

Root Cause Investigation & Corrective Action Leadership:

• Lead or support root-cause investigations for production, process, and field quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving using 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and FMEA.
• Analyze field service reports, commissioning logs, and performance data to identify trends and recommend preventive actions.

Manufacturing & Engineering Collaboration:

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and field teams to resolve assembly issues, nonconformances, and process deviations.
• Support engineering change reviews and validate the quality impact of design or process changes.

Documentation, Quality System & Audit Support:

• Review, trend, and close nonconformities and incidents in a timely manner.
• Participate in internal audits and support ISO 9001 compliance activities.
• Ensure quality records are generated, retained, and managed per Modine requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis:

• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, statistical tools, and field performance trends.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and manufacturing excellence initiatives.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, HVAC, refrigeration, thermal systems, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience supporting installation, startup, or commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, refrigeration, or system-level issues.
• Experience interacting with construction managers, contractors, or commissioning teams.
• Proficiency with structured RCA and problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, FMEA).
• Strong analytical skills with field data interpretation capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in data center cooling, precision cooling, or HVAC manufacturing.
• ISO 9001 familiarity.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Field service or customer escalation support experience.

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being: Day One

• Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
• Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
• 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
• Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits:

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

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