Principal Thermal Systems Product Engineer (onsite)

About the role

Shape the future of data center cooling! Are you passionate about solving complex thermal challenges and developing cutting-edge cooling technologies? Join our team as a Thermal Systems Engineer and play a key role in designing innovative thermal solutions that power the next generation of data centers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex thermal product development projects and product releases; own full thermal system designs from concept through production
• Serve as the primary technical interface between research/advanced development teams and product design engineering, translating research findings into actionable product development plans
• Integrate subsystems into complete thermal product solutions; coordinate across cooling loops, controls, and heat rejection with focus on producibility and system-level performance
• Define specifications for complete thermal systems including multi-domain requirements (thermal, controls, electrical) and manufacturing constraints
• Lead process improvement initiatives across thermal product development domains
• Mentor engineers

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years experience with released thermal products or systems
• Expert in one or more thermal domains (CDU, chiller, dry cooler, cold plate systems)
• Demonstrated track record of converting research or advanced development concepts into production-released products
• Cross-domain knowledge across thermal, controls, electrical systems; proficiency across multiple domains valued over deep expertise in only one
• Heat transfer analysis (conduction, convection, two-phase)
• Thermodynamic cycle analysis
• Fluid mechanics and hydraulic system design
• Thermal system component sizing and selection
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent)
• Engineering calculations and documentation (MathCAD, EES, or equivalent)

Preferred

• Master of Science or PE
• Python scripting and environment management (package installation, virtual environments, basic automation)
• CFD (ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent)
• FEA (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or equivalent)
• MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controls
• Controls fundamentals (feedback loops, PID tuning, system response)
• Electrical systems basics (motor sizing, VFDs, power distribution)
• Refrigeration system design and refrigerant properties
• Data center cooling architectures (direct liquid cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, CDUs)

Benefits

This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply.

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Schedule

The position is based on-site at our Advanced Development & Engineering Innovation Center in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. Candidates must reside within commuting distance or be willing to relocate.