Technology Strategy Application Engineers

Johnson Controls, Inc.; New Freedom (York County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package available day one

On the job/cross training opportunities

Job summary

A leading company in building technologies seeks a Technology Strategy Applications Engineer to solve challenges for data center designers. You will identify constraints and develop tailored solutions, define scalable thermal management solutions, and engage with industry partners. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in mechanical cooling systems design and strong communication skills. This role requires proactive teamwork with R&D and Product Management to meet market needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in designing mechanical cooling systems.
• Minimum 5 years experience within data center industry with cooling system design.
• Ability to influence decision-makers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify challenges of data center designers and develop tailored solutions.
• Define innovative thermal management solutions for data centers.
• Provide in-depth technical support on thermal management products.

Skills

Experience in designing mechanical cooling systems

Strong technical knowledge of mission critical cooling systems

Exceptional presentation and communication skills

Proactive, self-motivated approach

Job description

Who we are

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension, medical, dental, and vision care – available day one
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

As a Technology Strategy Applications Engineer, you will play a key role in solving challenges for data center designers served by Johnson Controls and enhancing brand awareness in the Data Center Vertical for our products. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development and Technology Strategy for Thermal Management, you will work closely with the Global Data Center Technical Selling team to create solutions for efficient production of facility water for heat rejection from mission critical facilities.

Your primary focus will be

• Identifying challenges, constraints, and goals of data center designers, and developing tailored solutions for customers.
• Defining innovative, scalable, and repeatable thermal management solutions which can be applied to numerous phases, sites, or geographies where data centers may be constructed.
• Given the technical nature of this role, a strong understanding of heat transfer, vapor compression, and vapor absorption systems essential.

How you will do it

• Develop globally applicable reference designs to produce facility water for use in air‑cooled, liquid‑cooled, hybrid‑cooled or other methods of cooling in data center facilities.
• Industry engagement with complementary thermal system partners and stakeholders to author white papers, case studies, or application guides of the equipment and/or systems needed for facility water production.
• Engage with the infrastructure design community, such as consulting engineers and in‑house mission critical mechanical teams, through industry conferences, expositions and other engagements to design the next generation of cooling architecture for data centers.
• Provide in‑depth technical support and guidance on thermal management (facility water) products internally and externally to the organization.
• Collaborate internally with R&D, Training, Product Management, and Technical Support teams to ensure market needs are met in alignment with company product strategies. Ensure the necessary design, technical, and marketing tools to support clients with both existing new, and upcoming products.
• You thrive on building relationships and driving business growth. A natural problem solver, you work independently, manage multiple priorities with precision, and remain proactive in engaging customers and stakeholders.

What We Look For

• Minimum 10 years of experience in designing mechanical cooling systems, such as chillers, chilled water pumping and storage systems, or similar industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the data center industry, directly responsible for the design of cooling systems of advanced IT equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mission critical cooling systems, their applications and market trends.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision‑makers at all levels.
• Proven track record of understanding and writing product specifications from, or for, end users, consultants, and installers.
• Experience in strategic planning, marketing, and market research.
• Highly developed prospecting skills—ability to identify key decision‑makers and stakeholders.
• Proactive, self‑motivated approach—able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Strong team‑player mindset—cross‑functional collaboration is essential for success.
• Willingness to travel globally as needed.