Platform Architect Data Center
Danfoss12 months ago
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Are you a passionate System Solution Engineer ready to impact the efficiency and sustainability of data centers? Join Danfoss Climate Solutions in designing and maintaining cutting‐edge cooling solutions. In this role, you will perform detailed thermal load calculations, develop system illustrations, and act as the liaison between customers and technical teams to drive the sustainable transformation of data centers globally. Compensation: $120,000–$150,000
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive thermal load system calculations for both air- and liquid-cooled systems; design system architectures, draw full system P&IDs, and specify simulation requirements.
- Develop detailed system illustrations including energy flow diagrams and layouts to aid customer understanding.
- Act as the primary liaison between customers and product teams, gathering needs and offering innovative, customer-aligned solutions.
- Drive innovation by converting technical solutions into patents and collaborating with the Intellectual Property department for protection.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Plant Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal/Energy Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum three years of hands-on experience in system design, ideally within data center thermal management or similar industrial environments.
- Proficiency in thermal load calculations, system architecture design, and drawing detailed P&IDs for complex cooling systems.
- Experience with design and simulation tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and familiarity with simulation environments.
- Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-focused mindset and proven problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in large-scale or hyperscale data center environments and a deep understanding of current trends in thermal management.
- Expertise in cabling and piping system design including bending calculations, pressure drop analysis, and sizing.
- Background in innovation with experience in converting technical solutions into patents and familiarity with IP protection processes.
Benefits & Perks
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Flexible working hours and possibility to work remotely
- Pension plan and personal insurance
- Communication package and opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- State-of-the-art virtual work environment and Employee Referral Program
Required Skills
Customer Liaison
IP Protection
Thermal Load Calculation
AutoCAD
Thermal Management
Data Center Cooling
Hydronics
Revit
HVAC Systems
System Design
Simulation Environments
Innovative Problem Solving
Piping and Cabling Design
System Engineering