Watts Water Technologies · 4 hours ago
Principal Technologist, Data Centers & Advance Cooling
North Andover, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $172K/yr
10+ years expWatts Water Technologies is a leader in providing innovative water solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Technologist to drive advancements in cooling technologies for data centers. This role involves engaging with industry standards, collaborating with various teams, and leading initiatives to develop sustainable cooling solutions for high-performance computing environments.
Building Materials
No H1B
Responsibilities
Industry Leadership and Advocacy by representing Watts in OCP working groups and technical committees focused on cooling, sustainability, and AI infrastructure
Influence and co-develop OCP specifications for direct-to-chip and modular cooling systems
Author and present white papers, technical briefs, and thought leadership content to position Watts as a leader in next-gen cooling
Lead cross-functional business initiatives to design and validate advanced liquid cooling solutions aligned with requirements for AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments
Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and marketing teams to interpret industry trends and customer requirements and translate them into commercially viable solutions
Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., immersion cooling, CDU integration, smart manifolds) for strategic fit and differentiation
Identify and support new market opportunities and partnerships within the AI, HPC, and hyperscale infrastructure ecosystem
Support go-to-market strategies for OCP-compliant cooling solutions, including pricing, positioning, and customer engagement
Coordinate with business development team to engage with hyperscaler’s, OEMs, and colocation providers to drive adoption of Watts’ thermal management solutions
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Engineering, Thermal Science, or a related field; PhD a plus
10+ years of experience in thermal systems, data center infrastructure, or hardware architecture
Deep understanding of direct-to-chip cooling technologies, and mission critical AI infrastructure demands
Recognized as a trusted voice in the industry through media, panels, or keynote speaking
Proven track record of contributing to open standards or collaborative engineering communities
Strong technical writing and public speaking skills; experience publishing white papers or presenting them at industry events
Experience working with hyperscale operators, OEMs, or liquid cooling vendors is highly desirable
Exceptional executive presence and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Skilled in narrative building, storytelling, and persuasive communication
Demonstrated ability to lead without authority across engineering, product, marketing, and sales
Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
Company
Watts Water Technologies
We are a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Pagano Jr
President and CEO
Shashank Patel
CFO
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