Thermal Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)
This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Job Description:Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer with testing focus to lead the validation and characterization of cooling solutions for next-generation high-density server, networking, and data center platforms. This role places strong emphasis on hands-on thermal testing, lab execution, and data-driven validation, ensuring solutions meet HPE's stringent performance, reliability, and quality standards.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in thermal test methodologies, instrumentation, and system-level validation, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment
This role will be based in our Sunnyvale, CA office five days a week.Key Responsibilities- Perform hands-on thermal testing including system setup, instrumentation, validation, and troubleshooting in lab environments
- Design and implement robust test setups using thermocouples, RTDs, IR thermography, and data acquisition systems
- Measure and analyze temperature profiles, airflow, and pressure drop across complex electronic systems
- Conduct thermal characterization and validation of cooling solutions including heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers, fans, and liquid cooling components
- Execute system-level airflow and thermal performance testing to verify compliance with design specifications
- Identify thermal risks, perform root cause analysis, and drive design improvements with cross-functional teams
- Lead development and execution of thermal test strategies and plans for HPE server and networking platforms
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and system engineers to ensure solutions meet HPE platform requirements and reliability standards
- Support platform bring-up, qualification testing, and reliability validation activities
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME required) or related field
- 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 7 years in thermal testing/validation of electronic systems
- Strong hands-on experience with thermal lab setup, instrumentation, and test execution
- Expertise in air-cooled systems, including fan characterization, airflow optimization, and heat sink validation
- Experience with thermal measurement techniques (thermocouples, RTDs, IR cameras, DAQ systems)
- Strong capability in data analysis, correlation, and problem-solving based on test result
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in automating thermal test processes, including scripting, data acquisition automation, and test efficiency improvements
- Background in servers, networking, or high-reliability systems
- Create clear, structured test reports and validation documentation for engineering and program reviews
What We Can Offer You:Health & WellbeingWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional DevelopmentWe also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional InclusionWe are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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Job:Engineering
Job Level:TCP_03
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 92,700 - 187,500 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
