Johnson Controls

Data Centers

AISystemEngineer-DataCenters

United States of America FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Data Centers
Problems you'll solve

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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