Senior Staff Thermal Systems Engineer

JCI

New Freedom, PA, United States
Onsite
Thermal system architecture and design
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

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