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As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.\nLearn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.\nWe boldly go.\nWhere is the work:\nVirtualThe Thermal Systems Lead Engineer for the Technical Loop (Remote) will be a subject matter expert on data center system cooling solutions at the chip, server, and rack level. This role is critical for designing and developing next-generation thermal management systems to support high-density compute, including AI factories. You will be responsible for the \"technical loop\" of the thermal system, ensuring our solutions are innovative, scalable, and aligned with customer and partner technology roadmaps, such as NVIDIA's chip architectures. The role requires deep expertise in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and data center cooling technologies to ensure Trane's solutions meet the market's evolving needs for extreme power densities.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO:\nLead the development of multi-generational system roadmaps for the technical cooling loop, focusing on AI data centers of varying scales.\nServe as an internal expert on advanced cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip, immersion, and 2-phase cooling and heat rejection system design.\nCollaborate with partners like NVIDIA to ensure thermal solutions meet future chip architecture requirements (e.g., DSX2 and beyond).\nTranslate customer requirements into detailed technical specifications for equipment and controls teams.\nOwn the technical loop thermal management system design within current and future reference design architecture. \nDrive innovation by evaluating and integrating new cooling technologies and components into our system reference designs.\nEvaluate and select key components for the technical loop, such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and piping, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and material compatibility.\nProvide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.\nRepresent the company in industry standards bodies like ASHRAE and the Open Compute Project (OCP) to influence future data center design.\nWHAT YOU WILL BRING: (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum of 7-10 years of engineering experience, with relevant current focus on thermal system management on data center cooling.\nExtensive experience in thermal design for IT hardware, electronics, or data centers.\nDeep understanding of single-phase and two-phase cooling technologies.\nThermal system experience working with high-power processors and accelerators (CPUs, GPUs).\nStrong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.\nThe ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment serving mission critical customers\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:\nEngineering background in data center/high-tech design is required. \nExperience with PLC controls is a plus. \nExperience with onsite power generation and/or backup power distribution is a plus. \nKnowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems is desired. \nStrong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background is a plus. \nStrong technical skills with a natural curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills. \nTechnically creative yet grounded in real world feasibility. \nAble to perform thorough and objective analysis. \nAble to collaborate with and influence others \nSelf-motivated and disciplined. \nWilling and able to transfer knowledge to other groups. \nGood stand-up skills in front of customers and the field sales force. \nPolished and professional, particularly with customers and in professional societies. \nStrong written and oral communication skills. Can effectively identify key ideas and develop organized content to share those ideas across a diverse stakeholder group. \nAbility to speak and write in English. \nAble to effectively use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint\nAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:\n$95,700.00 - $199,300.00Compensation Type:\nSalaryIncentive Eligible:\nNoSales Commission Eligible:\nNoDisclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.\nThrive at work and at home:\nBenefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!\nFamily building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.\n401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.\nPaid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.\nEducational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.\nDisclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.\nSafety Sensitive Role:\nNoThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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