What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solution Architect, Thermal Management | Solution Architect, Thermal Management position at Johnson Controls International?
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!
Who we are:
Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
** This is a hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates relocating to the area.
What You Will Do
As a Technology Strategy Applications Engineer, you will play a key role in solving challenges for data center designers served by Johnson Controls and enhancing brand awareness in the Data Center Vertical for our products. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development and Technology Strategy for Thermal Management, you will work closely with the Global Data Center Technical Selling team to create solutions for efficient management of thermal energy from mission critical facilities.
Your primary focus will be
Identifying challenges, constraints, and goals of data center designers, and developing tailored solutions for customers.
Defining innovative, scalable, and repeatable thermal management solutions which can be applied to numerous phases, sites, or geographies where data centers may be constructed.
Given the technical nature of this role, a strong understanding of heat transfer, vapor compression, and vapor absorption systems essential.
How You Will Do It
In this role, you will leverage your expertise to:
Developing globally applicable reference designs to produce facility water for use in air-cooled, liquid-cooled, hybrid-cooled or methods of cooling in data center facilities.
Industry engagement with complimentary thermal system partners and stakeholders to author white papers, case studies, or application guides of the equipment and/or systems needed for facility water production.
Engage with the infrastructure design community, such as consulting engineers and in-house mission critical mechanical teams, through industry conferences, expositions and other engagements to design the next generation of cooling architecture for data centers.
Provide in-depth technical support and guidance on thermal management (facility water) products internally and externally to the organization.
Collaborate internally with R&D, Training, Product Management, and Technical Support teams to ensure market needs are met in alignment with company product strategies. Ensure the necessary design, technical, and marketing tools to support clients with both existing new, and upcoming products.
You thrive on building relationships and driving business growth. A natural problem solver, you work independently, manage multiple priorities with precision, and remain proactive in engaging customers and stakeholders.
What We Look For
Required:
Minimum 10 years of experience in designing mechanical cooling systems, such as chillers, chilled water pumping and storage systems, or similar industry.
Minimum 5 years of experience within data center industry, directly responsible for the design of cooling systems of advanced IT equipment
Strong technical knowledge of mission critical cooling systems, their applications and market trends.
Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers at all levels.
Proven track record of understanding and writing product specifications from, or for, end users, consultants, and installers.
Experience in strategic planning, marketing, and market research.
Highly developed prospecting skills—ability to identify key decision-makers and stakeholders.
Proactive, self-motivated approach—able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
Strong team-player mindset—cross-functional collaboration is essential for success.
Willingness to travel globally as needed.
SALARY RANGE: $130,000 - $165,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!
Who we are:
Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
** This is a hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates relocating to the area.
What You Will Do
As a Technology Strategy Applications Engineer, you will play a key role in solving challenges for data center designers served by Johnson Controls and enhancing brand awareness in the Data Center Vertical for our products. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development and Technology Strategy for Thermal Management, you will work closely with the Global Data Center Technical Selling team to create solutions for efficient management of thermal energy from mission critical facilities.
Your primary focus will be
Identifying challenges, constraints, and goals of data center designers, and developing tailored solutions for customers.
Defining innovative, scalable, and repeatable thermal management solutions which can be applied to numerous phases, sites, or geographies where data centers may be constructed.
Given the technical nature of this role, a strong understanding of heat transfer, vapor compression, and vapor absorption systems essential.
How You Will Do It
In this role, you will leverage your expertise to:
Developing globally applicable reference designs to produce facility water for use in air-cooled, liquid-cooled, hybrid-cooled or methods of cooling in data center facilities.
Industry engagement with complimentary thermal system partners and stakeholders to author white papers, case studies, or application guides of the equipment and/or systems needed for facility water production.
Engage with the infrastructure design community, such as consulting engineers and in-house mission critical mechanical teams, through industry conferences, expositions and other engagements to design the next generation of cooling architecture for data centers.
Provide in-depth technical support and guidance on thermal management (facility water) products internally and externally to the organization.
Collaborate internally with R&D, Training, Product Management, and Technical Support teams to ensure market needs are met in alignment with company product strategies. Ensure the necessary design, technical, and marketing tools to support clients with both existing new, and upcoming products.
You thrive on building relationships and driving business growth. A natural problem solver, you work independently, manage multiple priorities with precision, and remain proactive in engaging customers and stakeholders.
What We Look For
Required:
Minimum 10 years of experience in designing mechanical cooling systems, such as chillers, chilled water pumping and storage systems, or similar industry.
Minimum 5 years of experience within data center industry, directly responsible for the design of cooling systems of advanced IT equipment
Strong technical knowledge of mission critical cooling systems, their applications and market trends.
Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers at all levels.
Proven track record of understanding and writing product specifications from, or for, end users, consultants, and installers.
Experience in strategic planning, marketing, and market research.
Highly developed prospecting skills—ability to identify key decision-makers and stakeholders.
Proactive, self-motivated approach—able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
Strong team-player mindset—cross-functional collaboration is essential for success.
Willingness to travel globally as needed.
SALARY RANGE: $130,000 - $165,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000