Staff Thermal Systems Engineer - Data Center Cooling Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Sunset View (MD, PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Staff Thermal Systems Engineer to drive the next generation of data center cooling technology and own the complete product lifecycle from concept through certification, global production launch, and sustainment within the Data Center Thermal Solutions team.

Based in New Freedom, PA, onsite collaboration is essential; relocation assistance is available. You will lead cross-functional teams, influence product performance, cost, and market success, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required; Master of Science preferred.
• 8+ years experience with released thermal products or systems.
• Demonstrated track record of converting research or advanced development concepts into production-released products.
• Strong cross-domain knowledge across thermal, controls, electrical systems; proficiency across multiple domains valued over deep expertise in only one
• Ability to mentor Senior and Principal Engineers
• Commercial HVAC industry experience, preferably with chillers.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range planning for thermal product families and systems; serve as thermal system architect with focus on translating emerging technologies into product platform strategies
• Own product family architecture, including platform commonality, configurable Super BOM structures, and integration across thermal, controls, and electrical systems
• Influence improvements to thermal system product development processes across the organization
• Define and coordinate specifications for product families; establish thermal performance standards and design-for-manufacturing guidelines
• May supervise a team of 4-7 engineers plus technicians on thermal system product development projects
• Serve as the final technical escalation point for production, field, and warranty issues across the product line
• Define the certification strategy across product families (UL, CE/PED, ASME, and regional standards) to support global market access.

Skills

Mentoring

Cross-domain knowledge

HVAC experience

System architecture

Product lifecycle

Education

BS degree

MS preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley

OPTO

PLC platforms

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Staff Thermal Systems Engineer to drive the next generation of data center cooling technology and own the complete product lifecycle from concept through certification, global production launch, and sustainment within the Data Center Thermal Solutions team.

Based in New Freedom, PA, onsite collaboration is essential; relocation assistance is available. You will lead cross-functional teams, influence product performance, cost, and market success, and mentor junior