Senior Principal, Solution Architect - Thermal system

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Thermal System Solution Architect to define and advance end-to-end thermal architectures for high-density AI factories and data centers. This role translates compute roadmaps, deployment constraints, sustainability objectives and customer operating models into scalable, resilient and efficient cooling solutions, spanning chip and rack heat capture through facility heat transport, heat rejection and heat reuse.

Success factors

Translate ambiguous market signals and customer needs into clear system requirements, architecture decisions and actionable recommendations.

Connect IT, mechanical, electrical, controls, sustainability and operational perspectives to optimize the complete system.

Communicate complex thermal concepts effectively to executives, customers, sales teams and technical experts.

Build trust with customers and partners through active listening, technical credibility and solution-focused engagement.

Challenge assumptions constructively while maintaining speed, engineering rigor and documentation.

Influence across a global matrix and mobilize subject-matter experts to deliver results.

Candidate profile

This senior technical leadership role requires an innovative, structured and autonomous systems thinker who combines deep thermal engineering expertise with customer-facing architecture experience and the ability to shape future solutions across organizational boundaries.

Required experience and capabilities8+ years of experience in data center thermal infrastructure, critical facilities, HVAC, liquid cooling, mechanical systems engineering, system development or solution architecture.
5+ years in customer-facing technical roles, including architecture workshops, design reviews or technical decision forums.

Experience developing data center architectures or reference designs and leading multidisciplinary technical work streams.

Strong knowledge of liquid-cooling systems and integration across server, rack, cooling and facility infrastructure.

Ability to model systems, evaluate trade-offs, define requirements and interfaces, and guide verification and validation.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, project leadership and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, functions and management levels.

Education and preferred qualifications

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Thermal, Energy, Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Equivalent advanced experience may be considered.

System architecture certification or demonstrated methodology experience. SESAM Level 1 or 2 preferred for internal candidates.

Experience with data center standards, thermal simulation, controls, water systems, reliability or sustainability preferred.

Experience advancing technologies from exploration through qualification, reference design or portfolio incubation is an advantage.

Leadership attributes

Entrepreneurial, creative and accountable, with urgency and ownership.

Willing to challenge the status quo and recommend pragmatic alternatives.

Customer and results oriented, collaborative and inclusive.

Comfortable making recommendations under uncertainty while documenting assumptions, risks and evidence.

Committed to continuous learning as AI infrastructure and thermal technologies evolve.

Language Professional English fluency required; additional languages are an advantage.

Location and travel

Full-time USA-based position, with preference for Andover.

Approximately 40% travel, primarily within North America, with international travel as required.

Role success indicators

Adoption of high-quality thermal reference architectures and specifications.

Reduced technical uncertainty and integration risk for priority AI factory use cases.

Influence on portfolio…