Thermal Architect

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls International plc. in Burlington, MA is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the development and validation of next-generation thermal-fluid architectures, pushing core technology to meet customer needs.

The role involves analysis to validate concepts, evaluating customer requirements against JCI technologies, and defining thermal solutions with a focus on manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related field with a focus on thermal-fluid sciences.
• 7–10 years of industry experience.
• Expertise in thermal management and liquid cooling, preferably with data centers or HPC.
• Ability to architect technical solutions and lead advanced engineering projects end-to-end.
• Experience in manufacturing and emerging technology settings.
• DFM principles for metal components or thermal systems.
• Familiarity with CFD and analytical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and validation of next-generation thermal-fluid architectures.
• Perform analysis and feasibility assessments to validate concepts and quantify performance benefits.
• Evaluate customer requirements against JCI technologies to define new thermal solutions.
• Assess trade-offs and risk to ensure on-time delivery meeting performance and reliability standards.

Skills

Thermal management

Liquid cooling

CFD software

Technical leadership

DFM principles

Manufacturing experience

Analytical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Physics

Tools

CFD software

Thermal modelling tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and validation of next‑generation thermal‑fluid architectures, pushing the boundaries of our core technology and mapping capabilities to customer needs.
• Perform analysis and feasibility assessments to validate novel concepts and quantify performance benefits for customer applications.
• Evaluate customer requirements against JCI technologies to define new thermal solutions.
• Assess technical trade‑offs and risk mitigation strategies to ensure solutions are delivered on time and meet performance and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a focus on thermal‑fluid sciences.
• 7–10 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrable expertise in thermal management and liquid cooling, preferably with experience in data centers or high‑performance computing.
• Demonstrated ability to architect technical solutions and lead advanced engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Preferred: Ability to align technical development with strategic business priorities.
• Background in customer‑facing roles such as Solutions Engineer, Technical Fellow, or Applications Engineer.
• Experience in a manufacturing and emerging technology setting.
• Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) principles, especially related to metal components or thermal systems.
• Familiarity with thermal simulation software (e.g., CFD) and analytical modeling.

Location & Relocation

Position is based onsite in Burlington, MA (Boston area). Candidates must be within commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.

Benefits & Compensation

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $160,000. This role offers a competitive bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. A competitive benefits package is also included.

Equal Opportunity

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.