Senior Data Center Thermal Engineer
About the role
A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Provide senior-level technical expertise in data center thermal management, with an emphasis on liquid cooling, heat rejection, heat recovery and thermal storage. Evaluate data center cooling architectures, develop engineering concepts, support prototype and laboratory validation, and guide cross-functional teams on thermal system opportunities aligned with A. O. Smith capabilities. The role supports the full project lifecycle from opportunity assessment and concept development through testing, validation, and implementation. Approximately 60-70% of the role involves hands