Principal Technologist, Data Centers & Advance Cooling

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do :

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position :

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a visionary, technically accomplished, and market-savvy leader to serve as Principal Technologist, Data Centers & Advanced Cooling Solutions. This senior-level role is ideal for an individual with deep expertise in the data center industry, particularly in direct-to- chip liquid cooling technologies, and a strong understanding of the Data Center community and their requirements to drive collaborative ecosystems.

As Principal Technologist, you will lead Watts' strategic engagement with the emerging Open Compute Project (OCP) standards, representing the company in technical working groups and industry forums focused on sustainable, high-efficiency cooling solutions for AI, hyperscale, and high-performance computing environments. You will also be responsible for continuous engagement with top customers and industry stakeholders, identifying emerging trends, estimating market potential, and defining product development and market penetration strategies.

This position requires a unique blend of technical depth, cross-functional leadership, industry influence, and business development acumen. You will be expected to author white papers, contribute to open specifications, and collaborate across engineering, product, and commercial teams to translate technical innovation into scalable revenue growth.

Primary Job Duties and 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.

Required Qualifications

General Applicable Company Competencies

Working Conditions :

While performing the job duties, you will be working remotely in an office environment. You may be required to occasionally travel to Watts or Customer location for meetings, trainings, or as otherwise required by Company management.

Physical Requirements : Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to :

Pay Range :

The expected salary range for this position is $157,000 - $172,000 / yr . Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours / conditions to this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

How we work :

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.