Thermal Systems Lead Engineer - Performance Optimization Modeling/Simulatation - Trane Technologies

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Where is the work:

The Thermal Systems Engineer for Performance Optimization (Modeling/Simulation) (REMOTE) will serve as an engineering resource supporting the entire data center system architectural design team. You will leverage your expertise in modeling and simulation to analyze the performance of complex thermal systems, validate new designs, and optimize for efficiency and resilience. This role is intended to work across the technical, mechanical, and electrical domains to provide data-driven insights that guide our system-level architecture. This role will also partner closely with our BrainBox AI team to harness deep learning and predictive analytics to enable greater system optimization for data centers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Build and run detailed performance models for integrated data center thermal systems using tools like CFD and other simulation software. Partner internally with modeling and simulation teams to harness best practices.
• 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.