Director of Sales Engineering, Data Centers

Alloy Enterprises; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

401K

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United States is seeking a Director of Sales Engineering to lead the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions technical sales team and drive adoption of liquid-cooling technologies across data centers. You will partner with executives, developers, and solutions teams to accelerate growth and cross-functional collaboration.

The role offers flexibility to work remotely or on-site at the Burlington, MA office, with a focus on strategic leadership, market expansion, and long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Business, Mechanical or Thermal Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years leading technical sales with revenue targets.
• 7+ years bringing new technology to market in Manufacturing / Data Center.
• Ability to translate complex tech concepts into business cases for executives.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and mentor a high-performing Technical Sales team.
• Refine go-to-market strategy for Data Center segment and DLC deployment.
• Oversee pipeline management and forecast accuracy.
• Act as senior point of contact for key accounts and MSAs.
• Monitor chip TDP trends and competitor roadmaps.
• Align Sales, Solutions Delivery, and Product Development with customer feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Technical sales

Strategic communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Business, Mechanical or Thermal Engineering

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints. Enabled by the Stack Forging™ process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions — purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems. JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most.

As a Builder on the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team at Johnson Controls, you'll join a team of sleeve-rollers who set a high bar for themselves and their co-workers. We foster a collaborative culture with no silos, where everyone is encouraged to think out loud. If you are passionate about your craft and don't give up until you've found a way, you will make an ideal Builder!

This role can be either remote or on-site at our Burlington, MA office.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.

• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You’ll Do

As the Director of Sales Engineering, you are responsible for the strategic direction and performance of the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions technical sales team. You will drive the adoption of our proprietary liquid-cooling technologies across the global Data Center Segment.

• Team Leadership: Recruit, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of Technical Sales Executives. Drive a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and persistence.

• Strategic Growth: Help to refine and execute on the go-to-market strategy for the Data Center segment, specifically targeting the deployment of high-density liquid-cooled infrastructure.

• Sales Operations: Oversee pipeline management and forecasting accuracy. Ensure the team is effectively utilizing sales tools to track the long-cycle production process.

• Executive Advocacy: Act as the senior point of contact for key accounts, supporting the team in navigating complex Master Supplier Agreements (MSAs) and large-scale production negotiations.

• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of chip TDP (Thermal Design Power) trends and competitor roadmaps to position JCI as the primary thermal management partner.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Bridge the gap between Sales, Solutions Delivery, and Product Development to ensure customer feedback informs our DLC innovation roadmap.

Who You Are

You're a sales leader who knows that technical credibility wins in this market. You build teams that engineers trust, navigate hyperscaler ecosystems with ease, and turn early design wins into production revenue.

Responsibilities

*Responsibilities are subject to change based on shifting business needs*

• Coaching by Example: Join team members in deep technical sessions with customer architects to demonstrate Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’ performance advantages.

• Relationship Orchestration: Navigate the complex ecosystem of Hyperscalers, OEMs, and Chip Makers to ensure our solutions are specified early in the design cycle.

• Sustainability Leadership: Champion the environmental benefits of DLC, helping customers meet ESG goals through reduced Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and water consumption.

• Requirements Definition: Ensure that your team is trained and skilled at capturing technical and performance requirements and communicating them to our Solutions Delivery team to set us up for success.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Business, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Leadership Experience: 3+ years of experience leading technical sales, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

• Industry Expertise: Minimum 7+ years of experience bringing new technology to market in the Manufacturing space. Experience in the Data Center segment is also required.

• Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling business cases for C-suite executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established Network: Existing senior-level relationships within major Server OEMs (e.g., Dell, HP, Lenovo, Supermicro), Chip Manufacturers (e.g., NVIDIA, Intel, AMD) or Hyperscalers (e.g., Microsoft, Google, AWS)

• Past Roles: Applications Engineering or Sales Engineering

• Specialized Knowledge: Prior experience specifically with Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) or high-density rack infrastructure.

• Technical Proficiency: Understanding of heat transfer, HVAC, or data center thermal management.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $112,000 - $187,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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