Cross-domain expertise in thermal controls electrical mechanical
Chiller or large industrial hvac experience
Johnson Controls’ Data Center Product Architecture team is seeking a Senior Staff Data Center Thermal Systems Engineer to lead thermal technology initiatives and define integration standards across product lines
Job Summary
Johnson Controls’ Data Center Product Architecture team is seeking a Senior Staff Data Center Thermal Systems Engineer to lead thermal technology initiatives and define integration standards across product lines.
This role requires driving long-range planning for thermal products and serving as a system architect with recognized expertise across thermal, controls, electrical, and mechanical domains.
The position is based onsite in New Freedom, PA, requiring a minimum of three days per week at the Advanced Technology and Innovation Center, with candidates needing to be within commuting distance or willing to relocate.
Matching Summary
Johnson Controls’ Data Center Product Architecture team is seeking a Senior Staff Data Center Thermal Systems Engineer to lead thermal technology initiatives and define integration standards across product lines.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Thermal system architecture and design
Cross-domain expertise in thermal controls electrical mechanical
Chiller or large industrial HVAC experience
CAD proficiency SolidWorks Creo or equivalent
Heat transfer analysis conduction convection two-phase
Microsoft 365 Excel with macros VBA
Thermal system component sizing and selection
Nice-to-have
Python scripting and environment management
CFD simulation ANSYS Fluent Star-CCM+ OpenFOAM
FEA simulation ANSYS Mechanical Abaqus
MATLAB Simulink system modeling and controls
Controls fundamentals PID tuning feedback loops
Electrical systems basics motor sizing VFDs
Data center cooling architectures direct liquid cooling
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
14+ years experience with multiple released thermal products
System architect for data center thermal solutions
Recognized expert across multiple technical domains
Commuting distance or ability to relocate to New Freedom PA