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Get Access To All JobsEvery day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
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The Datacenter Cooling Infrastructure Manager is responsible for developing new business growth within the data center market, focusing on hyperscalers, colocation providers, EPCs, and partners. This role combines market intelligence, customer engagement, and technical understanding to position solutions that support liquid cooling infrastructure, especially around high-density and AI-driven deployments.
Position the company as a preferred heat exchanger partner across the data center value chain—from early design through deployment—by aligning product capabilities with customer requirements for efficiency and reliability.
This is a Hybrid position located in Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities include:
- Analyze trends such as AI workloads, liquid cooling adoption, and hyperscale expansions
- Track key players like AWS, Microsoft, Equinix, QTS, Sabey, Digital Realty Vantage and more.
- Identify growth opportunities across colocation and hyperscalers.
- Represent the company in industry forums (e.g., data center conferences, OCP, DCW, etc).
- Act as a subject matter expert for key accounts and engage early at concept and design phase.
- Build relationships with:
- Hyperscalers, Colocation providers (e.g. AWS, Microsoft, Equinix, QTS, Digital Realty).
- System integrators (cooling, CDU, CUP manufacturers).
- EPC firms and mechanical contractors.
- Drive pipeline growth for infrastructure solutions (e.g., heat exchangers, CDUs, CCDUs, CUPs).
- Influence specifications early in the design phase.
- Support large, multi-year framework agreements.
- Translate customer requirements (e.g., liquid cooling, redundancy, efficiency) into optimal solutions.
- Collaborate with technical team to offer solutions to meet market demands.
- Align with central sales, product management, customer service, operations and engineering teams.
- Provide voice-of-customer insights into product development.
"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games."
What you know:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or data center infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of liquid cooling technologies, heat transfer principles, and fluid systems.
- Familiarity with data center standards and terminology (PUE, WUE, AHRI, OCP, ASHRAE, etc.).
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Technical problem-solving and system-level thinking.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness.
- Strong ability to develop the offer utilizing a value-based solution.
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, quotation tools, and technical documentation.
- Collaborative approach across sales, engineering, and operations teams.
- Strong PC, communication skills, and business acumen.
- 30-40% travel availability.
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.
What’s in it for you?
Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The base salary for this role is typically between $90,000 to $110,000.00.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the job…
The Datacenter Cooling Infrastructure Manager is responsible for developing new business growth within the data center market, focusing on hyperscalers, colocation providers, EPCs, and partners. This role combines market intelligence, customer engagement, and technical understanding to position solutions that support liquid cooling infrastructure, especially around high-density and AI-driven deployments.
Position the company as a preferred heat exchanger partner across the data center value chain—from early design through deployment—by aligning product capabilities with customer requirements for efficiency and reliability.
This is a Hybrid position located in Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities include:
- Analyze trends such as AI workloads, liquid cooling adoption, and hyperscale expansions
- Track key players like AWS, Microsoft, Equinix, QTS, Sabey, Digital Realty Vantage and more.
- Identify growth opportunities across colocation and hyperscalers.
- Represent the company in industry forums (e.g., data center conferences, OCP, DCW, etc).
- Act as a subject matter expert for key accounts and engage early at concept and design phase.
- Build relationships with:
- Hyperscalers, Colocation providers (e.g. AWS, Microsoft, Equinix, QTS, Digital Realty).
- System integrators (cooling, CDU, CUP manufacturers).
- EPC firms and mechanical contractors.
- Drive pipeline growth for infrastructure solutions (e.g., heat exchangers, CDUs, CCDUs, CUPs).
- Influence specifications early in the design phase.
- Support large, multi-year framework agreements.
- Translate customer requirements (e.g., liquid cooling, redundancy, efficiency) into optimal solutions.
- Collaborate with technical team to offer solutions to meet market demands.
- Align with central sales, product management, customer service, operations and engineering teams.
- Provide voice-of-customer insights into product development.
"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games."
What you know:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or data center infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of liquid cooling technologies, heat transfer principles, and fluid systems.
- Familiarity with data center standards and terminology (PUE, WUE, AHRI, OCP, ASHRAE, etc.).
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Technical problem-solving and system-level thinking.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness.
- Strong ability to develop the offer utilizing a value-based solution.
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, quotation tools, and technical documentation.
- Collaborative approach across sales, engineering, and operations teams.
- Strong PC, communication skills, and business acumen.
- 30-40% travel availability.
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.
What’s in it for you?
Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The base salary for this role is typically between $90,000 to $110,000.00.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Data Center
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Data center roles split between EB-3 skilled worker petitions and EB-2 advanced-degree filings depending on the employer's job requirements. Document your education and any relevant certifications before targeting roles, so you know which category your profile supports.
Request PERM prevailing wage documentation early
Before accepting an offer, ask the employer whether they've obtained a Prevailing Wage Determination from DOL. PERM stalls when employers haven't completed this step, and data center hiring managers rarely volunteer that information upfront.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter data center job listings by employers with a verified green card sponsorship track record. Applying only to companies that have completed PERM filings before dramatically cuts the time you spend on employers who won't follow through.
Verify employer E-Verify enrollment before signing
PERM-sponsored roles require the employer to complete Form I-9 verification. Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify, since unenrolled employers create compliance complications that can delay or derail the green card filing process entirely.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
For EB-3 applicants from India or China, the priority date backlog can extend the green card timeline by years even after USCIS approves the I-140. Review the monthly Visa Bulletin so your timeline expectations reflect the actual queue, not just PERM and I-140 processing.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate salary confidently
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your data center role and location. Running your job title through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage lets you identify whether a proposed salary actually meets that threshold.
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Find Data Center JobsData Center Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data center roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer defines the position. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field typically qualify under EB-3. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials can support an EB-2 petition. The employer's PERM job description determines the category, not your personal qualifications alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for data center professionals?
The H-1B grants temporary status in two-year or three-year increments and is subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration process with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years for non-backlogged countries, compared to H-1B's faster but temporary authorization.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a data center employer?
The employer must conduct a documented recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role, then submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL for certification. For data center positions, this includes job postings, internal notices, and résumé review documentation. DOL audits are common, so employers with clean prior filings and proper documentation move through PERM faster.
How do I find data center employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search data center job listings filtered by employers with confirmed PERM and I-140 filing histories. Targeting employers who have completed the process before reduces the risk of starting PERM with a company that abandons the filing mid-process, which is a common problem in smaller data center operations and managed service providers.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes, in most cases. Under AC21 portability provisions, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For data center roles, the occupational classification is defined by your SOC code, so the new role must align with your original job duties.
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