Internship - Data Center Thermal Products Engineer

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Join hundreds of interns nationwide for a summer of learning, growth, and connection, including:

• Innovation Challenge

• Volunteering opportunities

• Executive engagement

• Development + career workshops

• Inclusive and diverse environment with in-person and/or hybrid work options

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Medical, Dental, and Vision

What you will do

Johnson Controls’ Data Center Product Architecture team is seeking an Intern – Data Center Thermal Products Engineer to join the Advanced Technology & Innovation group. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the development of thermal products and systems used in data center cooling applications.

As an intern, you will support experienced engineers in the analysis, design, and testing of data center thermal systems. You will gain practical experience across multiple thermal domains while learning how integrated thermal solutions are developed, validated, and released.

How you will do it

• Support engineers with thermal system design activities, including basic calculations and component sizing

• Assist with integration of subsystems across cooling loops, controls, and heat rejection equipment

• Help document thermal system requirements, specifications, and design assumptions

• Participate in prototype build activities and hands-on laboratory or field testing

• Conduct data analysis and prepare technical summaries and presentations

• Use CAD tools to review or create basic component and assembly models

• Assist with simulation, modeling, or test validation activities as assigned

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including controls, electrical, and manufacturing engineering

• Learn and follow established engineering processes, standards, and safety practices

What we look for

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline

• Foundational understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics

• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting

• Exposure to CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in a technical team environment

• U.S. citizen or legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience related to HVAC, thermal systems, or refrigeration

• Exposure to engineering calculation tools (MathCAD, EES, or similar)

• Introductory experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar analysis tools

• Familiarity with CFD, FEA, or system modeling concepts through coursework or projects

• Interest in data center cooling technologies (chillers, CDUs, cold plates, heat exchangers)

• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn across multiple engineering domains

Why join us

• Apply classroom theory to real-world data center thermal products

• Learn from experienced engineers working on next-generation cooling technologies

• Gain exposure to integrated thermal, controls, and electrical systems

• Build technical, professional, and leadership skills through structured internship programming

• Be part of a global company committed to sustainability, innovation, and inclusion

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.00 – $24.00/hour
(Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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