Senior Thermal Systems Engineer

About This Role

The Senior Thermal Systems Engineer is responsible for developing high‑performance chiller system architectures through advanced thermodynamic modeling, optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration.

This role drives system‑level design excellence by integrating fluid filtration, pumping strategies, and overall thermal performance requirements into robust product solutions.

The engineer validates design capability and reliability through rigorous DOE‑based testing within engineering laboratories, ensuring all product outcomes meet or exceed development targets.
Working closely with technology, product marketing, and operations, this role ensures new technologies transition smoothly into production and that final products align with market needs and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate brings strong systems engineering expertise, demonstrated experience in thermal or HVAC system development, and the ability to lead product improvements from concept through launch.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Thermodynamic based modeling and optimization of chiller system design, fluid filtration and pumping 

• Work cross functionally with the technology organization to effectively develop technologies that smoothly launches into production 

• Develop chiller system architecture solutions that meets or exceeds the product development requirements 

• Confirm product design performance, capability and reliability testing our engineering product test laboratories utilizing DOE methodologies.   

• Collaborate with the product marketing teams locally to develop product requirements and ensure that the product meets their needs when launched 

• Follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs. 

• Produce parts, specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of HVAC systems/mechanical engineering experience  

Or

• Masters degree and 3+ years of HVAC systems/mechanical engineering experience  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Project leadership experience 

• Experience in a new product development, service and/or aftermarket space

• HVAC industry experience

• Strong communication skills, primarily in English 

• Leadership and teamwork skills required