Johnson Controls

Data Centers

PrincipalDataCenterThermalProductsEngineer

$100–140k New Freedom, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Data Center Thermal Products Engineer at Johnson Controls. Skills: Thermal system design, Data center cooling, Product development. Plan complex thermal projects. Execute complex thermal projects”

Industry & Context.

Data Centers
Problems you'll solve

Thermal system solutions

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum 3 days per week onsite, Commuting distance to facility, Relocate to New Freedom, PA

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7 years experience with released thermal products or systems, Chiller industry experience, Large industrial HVAC industry experience, Microsoft 365/Excel, CAD proficiency, Engineering calculations and documentation, Heat transfer analysis, Cross-domain knowledge, 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

Nice to Have

Software/Simulation experience, Python scripting, CFD experience, FEA experience, MATLAB/Simulink experience, Controls fundamentals knowledge, Electrical systems basics knowledge, Refrigeration system design knowledge, Data center cooling architectures knowledge, Expert in one or more thermal domains

What You'll Do.

Plan complex thermal projects

Execute complex thermal projects

Complete full thermal system designs

Integrate subsystems into complete thermal systems

Coordinate across cooling loops

Coordinate across controls

Coordinate across heat rejection

Define specifications for thermal systems

Define multi-domain requirements

Lead process improvement initiatives

Lead a team of engineers

Lead a team of technicians

Present status information

Present strategy information

Mentor Senior Engineers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-domain integration; Cross-functional project execution

Communication Scope

Present status; Present strategy

Process & Methodology

Project execution

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 Product Architecture team is seeking a Principal Data Center Thermal Systems Engineer for the Advanced Technology & Innovation group. You will be a technical leader for thermal projects and teams within Data Center Thermal Solutions. You'll work independently to develop comprehensive thermal system solutions, coordinate multi-domain integration, and lead process improvement initiatives. You will be a recognized expert in one or more thermal domains with strong cross-domain knowledge essential for integrated system development. This position is based onsite, minimum 3 days per week, at our Advanced Technology and Innovation Center located in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility or able to relocate. **How you will do it** * 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 pr

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