Principal Mechanical Engineer, Chillers

Company Name: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.

Location: Plano, TX, US, 75024 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer, Chillers to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Plano, Texas location.

SCOPE: The Principal Mechanical Engineer, Chillers serves as the primary technical and commercial interface between customers and U.S.-based Modular Chiller Plants (MCP) and Dry Cooler manufacturers. The role ensures clear, aligned specifications and smooth execution from pre-award through commissioning. It manages system-level and interface coordination to support flexible chiller configurations across multiple suppliers. The position works cross-functionally to maintain a reliable, cost-effective supply base and ensure alignment on scope, schedule, cost, and compliance. It also develops new manufacturers by assessing capabilities, defining roles and interfaces, and building scalable, long-term partnerships.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Customer & Specification AlignmentMCP Manufacturer Oversight (Order Intake & Execution) Dry Cooler Manufacturer Oversight Supplier Development & Supply Base StrengtheningMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in supplier-facing technical coordination and oversight for industrial equipment, such as HVAC systems, centrifugal chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, packaged/skid systems, or /control systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of centrifugal chillers, including application considerations in industrial and data center cooling systems. Experience with Modular Chiller Plant (MCP) modular plants, or packaged skid systems, including exposure to design, manufacturing, or supplier coordination and interface definition. Experience coordinating with MCP / modular plant suppliers, including scope definition, interface split, and responsibility alignment across multiple parties. Experience working with Dry Cooler or other heat rejection equipment suppliers, with an understanding of integration considerations at a system and interface level. Familiarity with applicable U.S. standards and certifications such as UL/CSA, ASME, NFPA, NEC, and how they impact system configuration and supplier deliverables. Experience with factory and site activities, including FAT/SAT, commissioning, and field troubleshooting support. Supplier audit or development experience, such as SQA/SDE activities, including evaluation of technical capability, quality systems, and execution readiness. Familiarity with U.S.-based tendering, RFQ, and proposal workflows, including front-end technical clarification and alignment during bid phases.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel: 25%Standard Monday through Friday work week. Weekend/late night work if applicable Lifting/physical requirements: Regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, talk and/or hear Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Why Should You Apply? Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching) Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Paid vacation, sick time and 15 holidays Committed to quality products and services. Great working environment and culture MHIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.