Senior Thermal Solutions Engineer — Cross-Functional Lead

Johnson Controls; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Burlington, MA, seeks a Solutions Engineer to lead a cross-functional team delivering high‑performance thermal solutions for AI, HPC and mission‑critical systems. You will own project execution, manage risk, and ensure customer requirements are met with quality.

Work onsite 4 days a week with one remote day; collaborate with sales and engineering, translate needs into actionable plans, and help shape the product roadmap while advancing our cooling platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with emphasis on thermal systems.
• Experience leading technical projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills for customer-facing engagements and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and quality.
• Communicate with customers, provide updates, and resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with sales during handover to ensure customer expectations are understood.
• Contribute to product and technology roadmap through project insights.

Skills

Thermal management

Heat transfer

Customer-facing

Technical project leadership

Project management fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related field

Graduate degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Physics (preferred)

Job description

Johnson Controls, Burlington, MA, seeks a Solutions Engineer to lead a cross-functional team delivering high‑performance thermal solutions for AI, HPC and mission‑critical systems. You will own project execution, manage risk, and ensure customer requirements are met with quality.

Work onsite 4 days a week with one remote day; collaborate with sales and engineering, translate needs into actionable plans, and help shape the product roadmap while advancing our cooling platforms.