B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field; M.S. preferred.
10+ years experience in thermal design, with 5+ years in data center network equipment.
Proficient with thermal modeling tools like Flotherm, Flotherm-XT, or IcePak.
Deep knowledge of data center air cooling technologies and design principles.
Familiarity with designing liquid cooling components is a plus.
Strong grasp of heat transfer principles in practical applications.
Responsibilities
Design and develop innovative thermal solutions such as heatsinks and liquid cooling systems.
Lead thermal modeling and simulations to optimize performance.
Conduct thermal testing and validation to ensure design compliance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for thermal design integration.
Build and maintain technical relationships with suppliers for quality assurance.
Troubleshoot and resolve thermal challenges to ensure system reliability.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry standards in thermal engineering.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge thermal technologies.
Collaborative environment with diverse teams.
Access to industry-standard tools and resources.
Professional development and training in thermal solutions.
Full Job Description
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.
