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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer, Data Center Thermal Management - **Company:** UL Solutions Inc. - **Location:** Northbrook, IL, United States - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cyber Security, Data Centers, Interoperability, Automation of Marketing, Performance Testing - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bd85e1998e04c0f2 ## About the Role * Formal Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal/Fluid Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics from an accredited university program. * Direct Professional Experience: A minimum of 12+ years of direct, progressive engineering experience in high-density data center cooling design, advanced HVACR product development, or comprehensive thermal management engineering within high-performance computing (HPC) or hyperscale cloud ecosystems. * Track Record of Leadership: Demonstrated history of direct management or programmatic leadership of high-performing, cross-functional global teams of technical experts and laboratory specialists, with a clear adherence to formal corporate codes of conduct and comprehensive digital/physical security protocols. ## Description * Serves as Regional or Global SME for multiple technologies. * Serves as representative on standards committees. * Publishes articles related to technical expertise. * Studies and understands test standards, testing technology, and regulations for scope of responsibility. * Takes on role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for standards, industry, and/or test capability. * May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars, trade shows or standards committees. * Manages or develops new standard programs and capabilities for region or globally. * Has detailed understanding of test techniques, procedures, and equipment. * Performs complex test procedures when necessary. * Provides training to staff when necessary. * Follows up on contacts from clients and communicates technical issues, Test Standard explanations, certification requirements and UL procedures and requirements. * Acts to address client concerns and resolve issues for a region or global office. * Drives for consistency and enhanced quality in area of expertise. * Within their region, or for the wider organization, operates and maintains test equipment appropriately to measure and test customer samples. * Performs maintenance on designated test equipment and laboratory area. * May perform calibration of test equipment. * Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job for a region or global office. * Manages and reviews related internal documents for accuracy. * Develops special test methods and test equipment for new standards, test requirements, or improved efficiency, when needed. * Likely to support the business externally through travelling to meetings at client sites, attendance at industry related events and other meetings. * Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices. * Performs other duties as directed. A. Boundary Architect (Regulatory & Standards) * Hazard Protocols: Engineer safety evaluations for coolant leaks, dielectric fluid chemistry, and A2L/A3 refrigerant flammability. * Commercial Vision: Convert thermal management trends and safety metrics into profitable commercial services. B. Ecosystem Developer (OCP & Market Alignment) * OCP Standardization: Embed UL safety philosophies into Cold Plate, Immersion, and Heat Reuse open specifications. * Service Creation: Launch 'UL Verified' programs to validate cold plate dissipation and universal quick disconnect (UQD) interchangeability. * Industry Influence: Drive technical consensus across competing vendors, hyperscalers, ASHRAE TC 9.9, and the Green Grid. C. Sustainability & Regulatory Driver * Heat Reuse Certification: Architect programs to rate waste heat quality for predictable utility grid monetization. * Global Compliance: Align offerings with DOE, NRCan, EU EED, and Ecodesign frameworks ahead of regulatory enforcement. Key Essential Tasks * Performance Testing: Operationalize lab suites validating cold plate thermal resistance, pressure drop, and hydraulic impedance. * Blind-Mate Interoperability: Establish mechanical regimes for Open Rack V3 (ORv3) manifolds to prevent binding and bypass. * Dielectric Compatibility: Standardize chemical and electrical compatibility tests between immersion fluids and server components. * Leak Detection Integration: Map unified Redfish API schemas to trigger automated isolation across CDUs and loops. * Thought Leadership: Publish white papers on regulatory minefields like PFAS restrictions and global F-Gas phasedowns. * Workforce Training: Build global laboratory capacity through standardized internal engineering curricula. ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [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) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Why developer experience matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/514-why-developer-experience-matters) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)