Product Solutions Engineer – Thermal

nVent; United States; Remote; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Product Solutions Engineer - Thermal, where you will play a crucial role in developing innovative cooling technologies for high-performance data centers. This exciting position involves leading design efforts in thermal systems, utilizing advanced CFD tools, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of data center cooling, ensuring that products not only meet but exceed customer expectations. If you are passionate about thermal engineering and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Life insurance

Legal & identity theft protection

Flexible spending accounts

Back-up care services

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Well-being program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in thermal systems and heat transfer.
• Proven experience in leading design efforts for thermal components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal system definition and sizing for data centers.
• Utilize CFD tools for thermal and fluid flow performance optimization.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical proposals.

Skills

Thermal Systems

Heat Transfer

Microfluidics

CFD Simulation

Data Center Thermal Management

Design Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

FLOtherm XT

STAR-CCM+

SolidWorks

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Product Solutions Engineer - Thermal plays a pivotal role in developing innovative cooling technologies for high-performance data centers. By leading architecture and design efforts in heat transfer modeling, microfluidic systems, and CFD analysis, this role ensures our thermal solutions not only meet but exceed customer expectations. This expertise drives product differentiation and positions our business as a leader in data center cooling innovation, enabling us to tackle emerging challenges in high-density computing environments.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Lead efforts in thermal system definition and sizing, focusing on heat transfer methods, microfluidics, single- and two-phase refrigerant systems, and multi-stage heat transfer technologies.

Design and simulation of thermal components, system building blocks, and product thermal definitions, ensuring products seamlessly integrate into data center environments and alignment with customer requirements.

Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to simulate, analyze, and optimize thermal and fluid flow performance. Provide actionable recommendations for design enhancements and system efficiency.

Work closely with internal teams (e.g., sales, product management, and services) and external partners (e.g., vendors) to deliver innovative thermal solutions from concept to implementation.

Identify and address customer challenges, product gaps, and emerging market needs by developing and deploying advanced thermal management solutions.

Stay at the forefront of thermal and data center cooling trends by engaging in market analysis and identifying opportunities for innovation in refrigerant and heat transfer technologies.

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the initial design and deployment of liquid cooling products and solutions, ensuring rigorous validation and performance testing.

Provide mentorship to junior team members, share technical expertise across teams, and contribute to white papers, technical proposals, and industry presentations.

YOU HAVE:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in thermal systems, including heat transfer, microfluidics, refrigerant systems, and multi-stage heat exchangers.

Proven experience leading design efforts for thermal components and systems in data center or similar environments.

Expertise in CRAC units, liquid cooling systems, and data center thermal management is highly desirable.

Proficiency in CFD simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, FLOtherm XT, STAR-CCM+, or similar) for fluid and thermal analysis.

Expertise in data center high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) system design and installations, along with experience in heat transfer modeling, microchannel design, and refrigerant-based systems.

Familiarity with cold plate design, chip-level heat transfer techniques, and the composition and chemistry of data center liquids is highly desirable.

Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD tools is advantageous for design collaboration.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage complex cross-functional projects.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Ability to assess complex technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, and align with strategic goals.

Willingness to travel up to 30% for customer meetings, site visits, and collaborative development activities.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com .

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

Innovative & adaptable

Dedicated to absolute integrity

Focused on the customer first

Respectful and team oriented

Optimistic and energizing

Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

$89,300.00 - $165,800.00

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Product Solutions Engineer - Thermal plays a pivotal role in developing innovative cooling technologies for high-performance data centers. By leading architecture and design efforts in heat transfer modeling, microfluidic systems, and CFD analysis, this role ensures our thermal solutions not only meet but exceed customer expectations. This expertise drives product differentiation and positions our business as a leader in data center cooling innovation, enabling us to tackle emerging challenges in high-density computing environments.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead efforts in thermal system definition and sizing, focusing on heat transfer methods, microfluidics, single- and two-phase refrigerant systems, and multi-stage heat transfer technologies.

• Design and simulation of thermal components, system building blocks, and product thermal definitions, ensuring products seamlessly integrate into data center environments and alignment with customer requirements.

• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to simulate, analyze, and optimize thermal and fluid flow performance. Provide actionable recommendations for design enhancements and system efficiency.

• Work closely with internal teams (e.g., sales, product management, and services) and external partners (e.g., vendors) to deliver innovative thermal solutions from concept to implementation.

• Identify and address customer challenges, product gaps, and emerging market needs by developing and deploying advanced thermal management solutions.

• Stay at the forefront of thermal and data center cooling trends by engaging in market analysis and identifying opportunities for innovation in refrigerant and heat transfer technologies.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the initial design and deployment of liquid cooling products and solutions, ensuring rigorous validation and performance testing.

• Provide mentorship to junior team members, share technical expertise across teams, and contribute to white papers, technical proposals, and industry presentations.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in thermal systems, including heat transfer, microfluidics, refrigerant systems, and multi-stage heat exchangers.

• Proven experience leading design efforts for thermal components and systems in data center or similar environments.

• Expertise in CRAC units, liquid cooling systems, and data center thermal management is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in CFD simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, FLOtherm XT, STAR-CCM+, or similar) for fluid and thermal analysis.

• Expertise in data center high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) system design and installations, along with experience in heat transfer modeling, microchannel design, and refrigerant-based systems.

• Familiarity with cold plate design, chip-level heat transfer techniques, and the composition and chemistry of data center liquids is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD tools is advantageous for design collaboration.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage complex cross-functional projects.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Ability to assess complex technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, and align with strategic goals.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% for customer meetings, site visits, and collaborative development activities.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com .

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

$89,300.00 - $165,800.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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About the company

nVent SCHROFF GmbH is a German manufacturer of electronic packaging products.