Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating sustainable climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. The Thermal Systems Lead Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing innovative thermal management systems for data centers, focusing on high-density compute and collaborating with partners to meet future technology needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of multi-generational system roadmaps for the technical cooling loop, focusing on AI data centers of varying scales
- Serve as an internal expert on advanced cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip, immersion, and 2-phase cooling and heat rejection system design
- Collaborate with partners like NVIDIA to ensure thermal solutions meet future chip architecture requirements (e.g., DSX2 and beyond)
- Translate customer requirements into detailed technical specifications for equipment and controls teams
- Own the technical loop thermal management system design within current and future reference design architecture
- Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating new cooling technologies and components into our system reference designs
- Evaluate and select key components for the technical loop, such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and piping, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and material compatibility
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing
- Represent the company in industry standards bodies like ASHRAE and the Open Compute Project (OCP) to influence future data center design
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 7-10 years of engineering experience, with relevant current focus on thermal system management on data center cooling
- Extensive experience in thermal design for IT hardware, electronics, or data centers
- Deep understanding of single-phase and two-phase cooling technologies
- Thermal system experience working with high-power processors and accelerators (CPUs, GPUs)
- Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment serving mission critical customers
- Engineering background in data center/high-tech design is required
- Strong technical skills with a natural curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
- Technically creative yet grounded in real world feasibility
- Able to perform thorough and objective analysis
- Able to collaborate with and influence others
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Willing and able to transfer knowledge to other groups
- Good stand-up skills in front of customers and the field sales force
- Polished and professional, particularly with customers and in professional societies
- Strong written and oral communication skills. Can effectively identify key ideas and develop organized content to share those ideas across a diverse stakeholder group
- Ability to speak and write in English
- Able to effectively use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with PLC controls
- Experience with onsite power generation and/or backup power distribution
- Knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems
- Strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background
Benefits
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
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