Thermal Application Engineer- Data Center

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Thermal Application Engineer
- Data Center

Junction City, OR; or West Chester, PA (Onsite)

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We are seeking a skilled Data Center Thermal Application Engineer to support the design, integration, and deployment of advanced cooling solutions in modern data centers. This role will play a critical part in enabling high-density workloads (AI/ML, HPC) by working closely with Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), Dry Cooler/Adiabatic Dry Cooler and Fan Array/Wall system suppliers to deliver efficient, scalable, and reliable cooling architectures.

This position requires strong expertise in liquid cooling systems, airflow management, and system-level thermal integration, along with the ability to collaborate with external partners and internal cross-functional teams.

• Design and implement thermal solutions leveraging liquid cooling (CDUs, direct-to-chip) and high-performance air-cooling systems (Dry Cooler/Adiabatic Dry Cooler, fan walls/arrays)
• Candidate would need to be familiar with chiller sizing criteria and the refrigeration cycle, as that is definitely a major part of the need here.
• Define system-level cooling architectures integrating CDU loops, facility water systems, and rack-level cooling solutions
• Evaluate and optimize airflow strategies, including cold aisle/hot aisle containment and fan wall deployment
• Perform thermal calculations, system sizing, and redundancy planning
• Support site‑specific solution design by assessing customer requirements, heat loads, and facility constraints
• Provide technical guidance during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with field teams and customers to resolve thermal performance issues and optimize system operation
• Develop application notes, design guides, and best practices for deployment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in data center cooling, thermal engineering, or HVAC systems
• 1+ years of experience hands‑on experience with at least one of the following:
  • CDUs and liquid cooling systems (direct-to-chip, liquid loops)
  • Dry Cooler/Adiabatic Dry Cooler
  • Fan arrays/walls or large‑scale airflow systems

• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments
• Candidate would need to be familiar with chiller sizing criteria and the refrigeration cycle, as that is definitely a major part of the need here.
• Familiarity with…