Thermal Architect

Johnson Controls • Burlington, MA

1d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Thermal Architect at JCI, you will be a technical authority on thermal management, serving as a critical link between our customers' most complex challenges and our core technology. You are a thermal expert who thrives on architecting cutting-edge, system-level solutions and translating them into manufacturable realities. You will be responsible for driving the technical strategy from initial feasibility and concept development through to successful implementation, working with cross-functional teams, and ensuring our solutions deliver unparalleled performance. The ideal candidate has a deep background in thermal management and fluid dynamics, possessing a proven track record in leading advanced product and engineering efforts. This role generally requires 4 days onsite per week.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a focus on thermal-fluid sciences.
• 7–10 years of industry experience
• Demonstrable expertise in thermal management and liquid cooling, preferably with experience in data centers or high-performance computing.
• Demonstrated ability to architect technical solutions and lead advanced engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to align technical development with strategic business priorities.
• A background in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., principal engineer, technical fellow, or senior applications engineer).
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) principles, especially related to metal components or thermal systems.
• Familiarity with thermal simulation software (e.g., CFD) and analytical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Thermal Architecture& Innovation: Lead the development and validation of next-generation thermal-fluid architectures, pushing the boundaries of our core technology and mapping capabilities to customer needs.
• Perform analysis and feasibility assessments to validate novel concepts and quantify performance benefits for customer applications.
• Technical Ownership & Execution Evaluate customer requirements against JCI technologies to define new thermal solutions.
• Assess technical trade-offs and risk mitigation strategies to ensure solutions are delivered on time and meet performance and reliability standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees