Johnson Controls
Data Centers
PrincipalDataCenterThermalProductsEngineer
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“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.
Thermal system solutions
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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