Principal Engineer, Data Center Thermal Management

Serves as Regional or Global SME for multiple technologies. Serves as representative on standards committees. Publishes articles related to technical expertise. Studies and understands test standards, testing technology, and regulations for scope of responsibility. Takes on role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for standards, industry, and/or test capability. May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars, trade shows or standards committees. Manages or develops new standard programs and capabilities for region or globally. Has detailed understanding of test techniques, procedures, and equipment. Performs complex test procedures when necessary. Provides training to staff when necessary. Follows up on contacts from clients and communicates technical issues, Test Standard explanations, certification requirements and UL procedures and requirements. Acts to address client concerns and resolve issues for a region or global office. Drives for consistency and enhanced quality in area of expertise. Within their region, or for the wider organization, operates and maintains test equipment appropriately to measure and test customer samples. Performs maintenance on designated test equipment and laboratory area. May perform calibration of test equipment. Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job for a region or global office. Manages and reviews related internal documents for accuracy. Develops special test methods and test equipment for new standards, test requirements, or improved efficiency, when needed. Likely to support the business externally through travelling to meetings at client sites, attendance at industry related events and other meetings. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices. Performs other duties as directed. Formal Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal/Fluid Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics from an accredited university program. Direct Professional Experience: A minimum of 12+ years of direct, progressive engineering experience in high-density data center cooling design, advanced HVACR product development, or comprehensive thermal management engineering within high-performance computing (HPC) or hyperscale cloud ecosystems. Track Record of Leadership: Demonstrated history of direct management or programmatic leadership of high-performing, cross-functional global teams of technical experts and laboratory specialists, with a clear adherence to formal corporate codes of conduct and comprehensive digital/physical security protocols.