System Architect

Garrett - Advancing Motion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Garrett - Advancing Motion is seeking aSenior HVAC Systems Architect in Torrance, CA to lead system-level design and optimization of cooling installations for data centers, industrial facilities, and warehouses. You will work with OEMs and customers to translate requirements into robust product specifications.

The role emphasizes energy-efficient configurations, multi-compressor architectures, and integration of controls with VFDs, with strong leadership and customer-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive HVAC systems design experience and proven system-level expertise.
• Strong ability to translate application needs into product specifications.
• Experience with system-level analysis for complete cooling installations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted technical authority for OEMs, integrators, and key customers.
• Define and drive top-down system performance requirements and translate them into product specs.
• Lead system-level analysis and architecture for cooling installations across data centers, warehouses, and industrial facilities.
• Develop optimized HVAC configurations, including multi-compressor architectures, cascade and hybrid systems.
• Oversee start-up behavior, transient operation, and overall system dynamics.

Skills

HVAC systems

System architecture

Energy efficiency

Customer engagement

Leadership

Controls and VFDs

Certification knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master in Mechanical/ Thermal Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

System Leadership and Customer Engagement

• Act as a trusted technical authority for OEMs, integrators, and key customers.
• Define and drive top-down system performance requirements, translating application needs into product specifications.
• Lead system-level analysis and architecture definition for complete cooling installations, including data centers, warehouses, and industrial facilities.

HVAC System Design and Architecture

• Develop optimized HVAC system configurations, including:
• Multi-compressor architectures and sequencing strategies.
• Cascade and hybrid systems.
• Start-up behavior, transient operation, and system dynamics.
• HVAC system architecture and integration beyond individual components.
• Refrigeration cycles and advanced system design for chillers and cooling systems.
• Refrigerants, including current and emerging low-GWP or natural options.
• Compression technologies (centrifugal and positive displacement).

Performance Optimization and Product Development

• Optimize system-level performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and total cost of ownership.
• Support system validation, commissioning, and early product deployments.
• Influence product definition and roadmap through system expertise and customer insights.

Certification and Compliance

• Lead certification and compliance activities (UL, CE, IEC, ISO), ensuring design-for-compliance early in development.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical, Thermal, or related Engineering field.

Experience

• Extensive industry experience and recognized expertise in HVAC systems and cooling system design, with 15+ years of experience.
• Proven experience at the system level, including architecture and integration of complete cooling installations.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong expertise in:
• Multi-compressor systems, sequencing, and control strategies.
• Cascade systems and advanced configurations.
• Start-up, transient behavior, and system operations.
• Deep understanding of HVAC applications such as chillers, heat pumps, and rooftop units across industrial and commercial use cases.
• Strong focus on energy-efficient system design, including part-load and lifecycle performance.
• Understanding of HVAC control systems, including integration with variable frequency drives and diagnostics.
• Broad knowledge of compressor technologies.
• Knowledge of efficiency and refrigerant regulations and future trends globally.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers and influencing system design decisions.
• Experience with UL and/or other certification processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial cooling applications including data centers or industrial facilities.
• Expertise in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and system integration considering electrical specifications, interfaces, diagnostics, environmental requirements, design to cost, serviceability, and related considerations.

Key Strengths

• Strong systems thinking and engineering judgment.
• Ability to operate at both system architecture and detailed technical levels.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Results-driven, analytical, and hands-on.

The salary range for this role is between $175K and $210K.

*Note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, education, training, and/or experience. In exceptional circumstances, compensation may exceed the posted salary range.

In addition to the annual base salary this role offers the below:

Benefits: We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. In addition we also offer Flexible spending accounts, Life/AD&D insurance, Short term and Long term disability insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.

401 (K) Retirement Plan: Garrett also provides a 401(k) Retirement Plan through Fidelity with pre-tax, post-tax and ROTH contribution options. There may be an annual discretionary match provided by Garrett based on company performance.

Garrett provides paid holidays, vacations, and sick days. Additional details will be shared through the new hire process.

Candidates currently residing outside the local area are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance within the US is available.

Garrett is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.