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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Thermal Application Engineer- Data Center - **Company:** Ingersoll Rand - **Location:** Ocala, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Notes, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Software Requirements Analysis, Integration Tests, Ansys - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17630349?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17630349%2FThermal-Application-Engineer-Data-Center-Florida-Ocala ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering * 5+ years of experience in data center cooling, thermal engineering, or HVAC systems * 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 * Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and chilled water systems * Experience working with external suppliers or OEM partners in a technical capacity * Knowledge of ASHRAE TC9.9 guidelines and data center standards * Strong communication skills with ability to work across internal teams and external vendors, * Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments * Familiarity with AI/HPC high-density rack (>30-100kW+) cooling challenges * Knowledge of controls and monitoring of CDU systems (BMS/DCIM integration) * Experience in commissioning and field deployment of cooling systems * Professional Engineer (PE) license or certifications in data center design (CDCDP/CDCS) * Proficiency in CFD and thermal simulation tools Skills & Competencies * Strong program and project management capability * Leadership and influence across matrixed organizations * Financial and commercial acumen * Risk management and problem-solving * Excellent communication and stakeholder management * High attention to detail and execution discipline Travel Requirements * 25%-40% travel (project sites, factory inspections, FAT/SAT, customer reviews) ## Description 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., Thermal Solution Design & Integration * 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) * 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 Supplier Collaboration & Technical Interface * Act as the primary technical interface with CDU, Dry Cooler/Adiabatic Dry Cooler and fan array/wall system suppliers * Review vendor designs, specifications, and performance data to ensure alignment with system requirements * Drive joint engineering development, validation, and issue resolution with partners * Coordinate integration testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT) Application Engineering & Deployment Support * 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 Modeling, Validation & Optimization * Use CFD and system modeling tools (e.g., 6SigmaDCX, ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM) to validate thermal performance * Analyze liquid flow characteristics, pressure drops, and heat exchanger performance * Conduct lab and field validation, including thermal testing of CDU, Dry Cooler/Adiabatic Dry Cooler and airflow systems * Continuously improve system efficiency, energy usage (PUE), and reliability Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and data center infrastructure teams * Support procurement and quality teams in supplier selection and qualification * Contribute to product development and roadmap planning for next-generation cooling solutions ## Related Videos - [AI Factories at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1139-ai-factories-at-scale) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [How to build a sovereign European AI compute infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1102-how-to-build-a-sovereign-european-ai-compute-infrastructure) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)