Thermal Systems Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks an experienced Thermal Systems Engineer to advance a next‑generation CDU family for data center cooling. You will transform custom cooling solutions into standardized modular platforms, applying deep expertise in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, HVAC, and thermal modeling.

The role covers full product development from concept through manufacturing, with localization support across North America, Europe, and Asia, and collaboration with controls for optimization.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in thermal systems engineering or product development.

Responsibilities

• Thermal & System Design: Perform thermal calculations, heat transfer analysis, and fluid flow modeling.
• Product Development: Support conversion of custom products into standardized configurable platforms and participate in full lifecycle activities.
• Controls & Performance Optimization: Collaborate with controls engineers to define operational logic and control algorithms, and analyze pump control, flow management, and heat rejection optimization strategies.
• Manufacturing & Localization Support: Support localization initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia and participate in design verification and production readiness activities.

Skills

Heat Transfer

Thermodynamics

Fluid Dynamics

HVAC Systems

Thermal Modeling

Cooling Systems Design

Heat Exchanger Design

Pump Sizing

Product development lifecycle

Data-driven decision making

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Thermal Engineering

Job description

• Client is seeking an experienced Thermal Systems Engineers to support the development of a next-generation family of configurable Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) products within the Johnson Controls data center cooling portfolio.
• The selected engineers will play a critical role in transforming existing custom-engineered cooling solutions into standardized and modular product platforms. This role requires deep expertise in thermal engineering, heat transfer, fluid systems, heat exchangers, HVAC technologies, and cooling system design, combined with hands‑on product development experience spanning concept, design, validation, manufacturing, and field deployment.
• Candidates with backgrounds in data center cooling, thermal management products, food & beverage processing, pharmaceutical systems, brewery industry, stainless steel processing equipment, or heat exchanger manufacturing are strongly preferred.

Job Title: Thermal Systems Engineer

Location: New Freedom, PA (Onsite)

Duration: Long term

Client: JCI

Job Description

• Client is seeking an experienced Thermal Systems Engineers to support the development of a next-generation family of configurable Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) products within the Johnson Controls data center cooling portfolio.
• The selected engineers will play a critical role in transforming existing custom-engineered cooling solutions into standardized and modular product platforms. This role requires deep expertise in thermal engineering, heat transfer, fluid systems, heat exchangers, HVAC technologies, and cooling system design, combined with hands‑on product development experience spanning concept, design, validation, manufacturing, and field deployment.
• Candidates with backgrounds in data center cooling, thermal management products, food & beverage processing, pharmaceutical systems, brewery industry, stainless steel processing equipment, or heat exchanger manufacturing are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Thermal & System Design

• Perform thermal calculations, heat transfer analysis, and fluid flow modeling.
• Design and optimize CDU systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and dry cooler solutions.
• Develop system‑level thermal performance models.
• Evaluate various operating modes and system configurations.
• Perform ratings analysis and performance validation.

Product Development

• Support conversion of custom products into standardized configurable platforms.
• Participate in full product lifecycle activities from concept through manufacturing release.
• Develop engineering specifications and design requirements.
• Support modularization initiatives for future product generations.
• Drive engineering trade‑off analyses related to performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.

Controls & Performance Optimization

• Collaborate with controls engineers to define operational logic and control algorithms.
• Support development of sequences of operation and system responses.
• Analyze pump control, flow management, and heat rejection optimization strategies.

Manufacturing & Localization Support

• Support localization initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on design‑for‑manufacturing improvements.
• Help define manufacturing standards for U.S. and Mexico production expansion.
• Participate in design verification and production readiness activities.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in thermal systems engineering or product development.

Strong Expertise In

• Heat Transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Dynamics
• HVAC Systems
• Thermal Modeling
• Cooling Systems Design
• Heat Exchanger Design
• Pump Selection and Sizing
• Experience with full product development lifecycle.
• Ability to make engineering decisions using analytical and real‑world performance data.