Thermal Systems Lead Engineer – Performance Optimization, Modeling/Simulation

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🌲 North Carolina – Remote

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

💵 $95.7k - $199.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Systems Engineer

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Trane Technologies

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10,000+ employees

🏭 Manufacturing

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

Manufacturing • Energy • B2B

Trane Technologies is a global industrial company that designs, manufactures and services HVAC, refrigeration and building systems and controls, focusing on energy-efficient climate solutions and sustainability. The company supplies commercial and industrial customers with equipment, controls and field services, operates manufacturing and supply-chain operations worldwide, and emphasizes reducing customers' carbon footprint through initiatives such as its 2030 commitments and the Gigaton Challenge.

📋 Description

• Build and run detailed performance models for integrated data center thermal systems using tools like CFD and other simulation software • Develop and implement simulation models to analyze the thermal, fluid, and electrical performance of integrated data center systems • Collaborate with the lead engineers to define simulation requirements, influence system-level reference design strategy, and validate model accuracy through testing and real-world performance data • Apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance modeling processes and outcomes • Analyze system performance across various operating conditions and failure scenarios • Support the development of customer-specific reference designs in platforms like Autodesk Forma by providing performance simulation data • Collaborate with engineering leads to validate design choices and identify opportunities for optimization • Assist in the development of system selection and configuration tools based on performance modeling • Create models that specifically target key customer KPIs like PUE, WUE, and carbon emissions reduction, demonstrating quantifiable performance improvements that contribute to Trane's sustainability goals • Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing • Represent the company in industry standards bodies like ASHRAE to influence future data center design

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree Engineering • Expertise in using modeling and simulation software (e.g., CFD, Ansys) for thermal analysis • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation • Strong background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer • Experience in modeling complex, multi-component systems • Ability to work flexibly across different engineering disciplines and projects • Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment serving mission critical customers

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution • Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave • Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance • Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support