What You'll Do
- Design and develop thermal solutions, including heatsinks, cold plates, liquid cooling loops, and other innovative cooling systems.
- Lead and execute thermal modeling and simulations using industry-standard tools to optimize performance.
- Conduct thorough thermal testing and validation to ensure designs meet rigorous operational requirements.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal designs seamlessly into broader system architectures.
- Build and manage strong technical relationships with suppliers, ensuring high-quality thermal solutions.
- Proactively troubleshoot and resolve thermal challenges to maintain system reliability.
- Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards in thermal engineering.
What You Bring Technical Expertise
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with emphasis in heat transfer (B.S. required, M.S. preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in thermal design; 5+ years of experience designing thermal components and systems for data center network equipment, preferred.
- Proficiency in thermal modeling tools such as Flotherm, Flotherm-XT, and/or IcePak.
- Experience and deep working knowledge of data center air cooling technologies, practices, and strategies:
- Vapor chambers, heat pipes, and other phase change devices
- Various heat sink types and design parameters
- High performance fans and their selection/operating parameters
- Thermal interface materials and their selection/design parameters
- Environmental requirements
- Rack mounted ITE design constraints
- Experience with designing liquid cooling components/loops desired, but not required.
- Deep knowledge of heat transfer principles and their application in real-world scenarios.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex thermal challenges.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, to work effectively with diverse teams and suppliers.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for staying current on advancements in thermal technologies and AI infrastructure needs.
