Johnson Controls
Data Centers
AISystemEngineer-DataCenters
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“AI System Engineer - Data Centers at Johnson Controls. Skills: Liquid cooling systems, Thermal modeling, CFD simulations. Design liquid cooling systems. Analyze liquid cooling systems”
Industry & Context.
Performance optimization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field, Proven data center cooling experience, knowledge of heat transfer, knowledge of fluid mechanics, knowledge of thermodynamics, Proficiency in CFD tools, Proficiency in instrumentation for performance validation, Demonstrated ability to work independently, Demonstrated ability to set priorities, Demonstrated ability to deliver results with minimal supervision, Track record of innovation, Track record of patents, Track record of technical publications in thermal management
Nice to Have
GPU-based AI hardware knowledge, cooling and power variations across diverse AI workloads
What You'll Do.
Design liquid cooling systems
Analyze liquid cooling systems
Deploy liquid cooling systems
Perform thermal modeling
Perform CFD simulations
Optimize performance for CPU workloads
Optimize performance for GPU workloads
Commission cold plates
Commission immersion tanks
Commission thermal test vehicles
Validate immersion tanks
Validate thermal test vehicles
Evaluate system resiliency
Evaluate system reliability
Collaborate with hyperscalers
Collaborate with OEMs
Collaborate with partners
Align solutions with AI/HPC workload demands
Contribute to patent filings
Contribute to publications
Contribute to industry standards engagement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with hyperscalers; Collaborate with OEMs; Collaborate with partners
Full Job Description
**About Johnson Controls** Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit [ _johnsoncontrols.com_](http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/) for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms. **What you will do** Johnson Controls’ Data Center Thermal Solutions team is seeking an AI Systems Engineer - Data Centers - for the Advanced Technology & Innovation group. The role focuses on developing, validating, and deploying liquid cooling solutions, including direct-to-chip, immersion, and hybrid systems for hyperscale, colocation, and AI/HPC data centers. The ideal candidate will be highly self-driven, able to work independently with limited supervision, and bring strong knowledge of GPU-based AI hardware and its cooling and power variations across diverse AI workloads. This position is remote based. **How you will do it** * Design, analyze, and deploy liquid cooling systems (single-phase, two-phase, immersion, and hybrid) for high-density data centers. * Perform thermal modeling, CFD simulations, and performance optimization for CPU and GPU workloads. * Commission and validate CDUs, cold plates, immersion tanks, and thermal test vehicles at lab and facility scale. * Evaluate system resiliency and reliability under operational and failure scenarios. * Collaborate with hyperscalers, OEMs, and partners to align solutions with AI/HPC workload
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