Dell

Senior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions

Dell$176K — $242K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in engineering with expertise in liquid cooling and air-cooling systems
  • In-depth knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
  • Proficient in Creo for mechanical design and thermal simulation tools like FloEFD
  • Hands-on experience with CFD and Finite Element Analysis
  • Expertise in thermal architecture and engineering trade-offs

Responsibilities

  • Architect advanced thermal solutions for data center environments
  • Conduct analytical modeling and CFD simulations
  • Drive decisions on thermal architecture considering performance and reliability
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and external partners
  • Mentor junior engineers on best practices and compliance

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available
  • Opportunity to make a social impact in technology
  • Collaborative environment that values innovation
  • Access to professional growth and development opportunities
  • Engagement with cutting-edge cooling technologies for data centers
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions

Thermal Engineering leads and delivers the development of innovative and compliant thermal design solutions, as well as cross-functional interfaces for computer systems and peripherals. Our team conducts the analysis, feasibility studies and testing of thermal products, instruments, subassemblies and packaging for new and existing products - and then oversees the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing organizations.

What you'll achieve:

As a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions, you will design and validate advanced thermal solutions for our data center customers. You will define system-level thermal strategy, develop next-generation cooling technologies, and deliver reliable air- and liquid-cooled designs.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions on our Thermal Engineering team in Austin, Texas (relocation assistance available).

Responsibilities

You will:
  • Architect system-level thermal solutions including cold plates, heat sinks, vapor chambers, fans, and airflow or coolant pathways for Data Center solutions
  • Conduct analytical modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, and empirical testing
  • Drive thermal architecture decisions balancing performance, acoustics, cost, and long-term reliability
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams, suppliers, and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) / Joint Design Manufacturer (JDM) partners
  • Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with Dell quality and sustainability standards


Qualifications

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Essential Requirements
  • 12+ years of experience in an engineering role or equivalent skill; must include experience with liquid cooling systems, Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) and advanced air-cooling methods
  • Deep knowledge of heat transfer, internal and external fluid dynamics and electronics cooling
  • Proficiency in Creo for mechanical design and FloEFD (or equivalent tools) for thermal simulation
  • Hands-on experience interpreting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results
  • Expertise in system-level thermal architecture and engineering tradeoffs


Desirable
  • Graduate level degree in Thermal Engineering or related degree


Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $176,000-$242,000

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