Hybrid Principal Data Center Thermal Systems Engineer

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About the role

  • Principal Data Center Thermal Systems Engineer leading thermal projects at Johnson Controls. Developing thermal system solutions, coordinating integration, and mentoring engineers in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute complex thermal projects and product releases; complete full thermal system designs
  • Integrate subsystems into complete thermal solutions; coordinate across cooling loops, controls, and heat rejection
  • Define specifications for complete thermal systems including multi-domain requirements (thermal, controls, electrical)
  • Lead process improvement initiatives across thermal domains
  • May lead a team of 2-5 engineers plus technicians on thermal system projects
  • Present status and strategy information across departments; mentor Engineer II and Senior Engineers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 7 years experience with released thermal products or systems
  • Chiller industry experience, or large industrial HVAC industry experience
  • Microsoft 365/Excel (including basic macros/VBA for data analysis and reporting)
  • CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent)
  • Engineering calculations and documentation (MathCAD, EES, or equivalent)
  • Heat transfer analysis (conduction, convection, two-phase)
  • Strong cross-domain knowledge across thermal, controls, electrical systems—generalists with 80% mastery across domains highly valued
  • Thermodynamic cycle analysis
  • Fluid mechanics and hydraulic system design
  • Thermal system component sizing and selection
  • Prototype fabrication and hands-on testing
  • Cross-functional project execution

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer

Job title

Principal Data Center Thermal Systems Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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