Danfoss

Senior Chief Engineer, Data Center Infrastructure

Danfoss

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the design or retrofit of complete data center infrastructures, defining high-level system architecture from the transformer to the server
  • Reimagine energy supply systems, thermal management, and platform integration for new builds and existing facility upgrades
  • Design and define complete thermal system architectures for both air- and liquid-cooled data centers
  • Develop full system P&IDs, including temperature levels, flow rates, and piping dimensions
  • Specify system-level requirements for simulation and performance modeling teams
  • Create clear, detailed system diagrams and technical illustrations to communicate infrastructure concepts
  • Support internal and external stakeholders with visual documentation of proposed solutions
  • Act as a technical liaison between customers and internal product teams, translating customer needs into tailored, high-efficiency system designs
  • Drive innovation in thermal and energy system design with focus on sustainability and performance
  • Collaborate with IP team to document and protect novel solutions through patents

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Plant Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with experience in Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in system architecture
  • Experience in data center thermal management or related areas (preferred)
  • Expertise with both air- and liquid-cooled systems (strongly preferred)
  • Proficiency in CAD systems such as Revit, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks (listed as "solidW.")
  • Solid understanding of simulation environments
  • Familiarity with latest trends and challenges in data center thermal management
  • Experience working with large-scale data centers (a plus)
  • Strong proficiency in system design and optimization for data centers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative mindset with ability to develop patentable innovations
  • Fluent English (must)