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# Thermal Application Engineer- Data Center

- **Company:** Ingersoll Rand
- **Location:** Eugene, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Notes, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Computer Network Operations, Integration Tests, Ansys
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/thermal-application-engineer-data-center-eugene-or--ebcc3989-539d-4058-9821-37d03bdf0d2a

## About the Role

Network Operations Center, Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cross-Functional, Network Operations Center, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Problem Solving Skills, Integration Testing, * 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