MS in Mechanical Engineering or related thermal sciences discipline required
5+ years of relevant experience in thermal systems, HVAC/R, hydronics, data center cooling, heat transfer, or applied thermal-fluid product development; advanced graduate research in these domains counts toward this requirement
Strong understanding of data center thermal management, including air cooling, liquid cooling, heat rejection, facility water systems, coolant loops, and thermal reliability requirements
Demonstrated ability to translate market or customer needs into practical engineering requirements, concepts, test plans, and technical recommendations
Strong experimental and analytical background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, HVAC/R systems, hydronic systems, or thermal storage
Familiarity with data center cooling equipment such as CDUs, cold plates, heat exchangers, dry coolers, chillers, pumps, valves, controls, and water treatment interfaces
Ability to design and build liquid cooling test loops and conduct validation campaigns on cold plate, CDU, or calorimetric test stands, including instrumentation selection, data acquisition, data reduction, and uncertainty quantification
Experience with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, Excel, LabVIEW, Minitab, EES, CFD, FEA, or equivalent tools
Ability to evaluate external suppliers, technologies, and partners from both a technical and practical implementation perspective
Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
Strong time management and prioritization across multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated professionalism and collaboration consistent with A. O. Smith values
Travel may be required up to 20–25% of the time