
Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Thermal Systems Engineer II
Design, develop, and validate thermal subsystems for data center cooling products.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Define specifications for thermal features or products; develop test protocols and acceptance criteria. • Lead prototype development and validation activities; develop and execute comprehensive test plans. • Integrate multiple components into subsystem solutions, understanding the complete thermal chain. • Participate in process improvement for testing and analysis methods. • Guide and mentor less experienced engineers; represent engineering in cross‑functional activities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸specification
- ▸prototype development
- ▸subsystem integration
- ▸process improvement
- ▸mentoring
- ▸cross‑functional
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and have at least two years of experience designing thermal/HVAC systems. Proficiency with CAD tools, Microsoft Excel (including macros/VBA), and engineering calculation software is required, along with a strong background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamic analysis. • Own thermal subsystem or component designs for data‑center cooling products (dry coolers, remote condensers, CDUs, cold‑plate systems). • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field. • Minimum 2 years of thermal/HVAC design experience. • Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Excel, including basic macros/VBA for data analysis and reporting. • CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent). • Experience with heat transfer, thermodynamic cycle, fluid mechanics, and hydraulic system design. • Ability to perform thermal system component sizing, selection, and CFD/FEA analysis. • Familiarity with Python scripting, MATLAB/Simulink, and control fundamentals. • Knowledge of refrigeration system design and data‑center cooling architectures.
Requirements
- ▸bsc mechanical
- ▸2+ years
- ▸solidworks
- ▸excel vba
- ▸python
- ▸heat transfer
Work Environment
Onsite