Principal Thermal Systems Engineer: Data Center Cooling

Johnson Controls

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Principal Thermal Systems Engineer to shape the future of data center cooling. You will own complete product lifecycle from concept to certification, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, certified, and manufacturable thermal solutions.

Based in New Freedom, PA, this onsite role requires collaboration with global teams and may offer relocation assistance. You will drive critical decisions affecting cost, performance, and reliability in one of the

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
CAD proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent.
Engineering calculations and documentation with MathCAD, EES, or equivalent.
4+ years of professional experience with heat transfer analysis (conduction, convection, two-phase).
4+ years of experience within the commercial HVAC industry, preferably chillers.
4+ years of experience with released thermal products or systems.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute complex thermal product development projects from concept through production launches.
Serve as primary technical interface between R&D and design engineering.
Generate layout concepts and system configurations balancing cost, performance, and reliability.
Define specifications for complete thermal systems including multi-domain requirements.
Own PDP deliverables (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans) and lead validation test programs.
Lead process improvement initiatives across thermal product development domains.
May supervise a team of 2-5 engineers plus technicians.
Resolve escalated production and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
Secure and maintain agency approvals (UL, CE/PED, ASME, regional standards).