Super Micro Computer, Inc

Thermal Engineer

Super Micro Computer, Inc$85K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Thermal, or Mechanical Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in the server/PC industry focusing on mechanical or thermal functions.
  • Working knowledge of thermal management hardware, heat transfer materials, and cooling devices at a rack/cluster level.
  • Strong grasp of mechanical/thermal engineering analysis, validation, and documentation practices.
  • Familiarity with server/rack liquid cooling solutions like direct chip liquid cooling and chilled water piping is advantageous.
  • Solid organizational and problem-solving abilities, with effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel for on-site customer deployments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate thermal solutions for HPC cluster platforms according to industry standards.
  • Evaluate system layout aspects including power consumption, airflow, and acoustics.
  • Perform comprehensive thermal analysis and testing including setting up tests and data acquisition.
  • Debug thermal issues and optimize systems while maintaining appropriate documentation.
  • Analyze structural and thermal feasibility, specifying necessary thermal interface materials.
  • Oversee the development and deployment of cluster-level water cooling projects for customers.
  • Support project integration and provide on-site service and assistance for customer projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Eligibility for participation in bonus and equity award programs.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 29437

Job Summary:

Super Micro Computer is seeking a passionate candidate to take on the responsibilities of Thermal Engineer. The position will be responsible for the cluster level architecture, design, analysis, and validation of water cooling technologies to meet HPC customer needs. This role utilizes and champions a design process based on estimating, simulating, and testing the thermal performance of new products and architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong fundamental background in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and the implementation of thermal solutions in enterprise electronics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
• Develop and validate thermal solution for HPC cluster platforms with respect to industry standards
• Evaluate all of the system layout, power consumptions, air flow, acoustics, sensors and related mechanical testing
• Perform cluster level thermal analysis, definition, testing (including chamber test set up, thermocouple installation, automated data acquisition)
• Thermal debugging, system optimization and documentation
• Analyze structural and thermal aspects to ensure feasibility and specify thermal interface materials and manufacturing process
• Responsible for development, design, documentation and deployment of all cluster level water cooling customer projects.
• Additional responsibilities will include rack integration, documentation, facilities preparation, on-site service, & PM/Sales/Field Application Engineer customer project support.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Thermal, or Mechanical Engineering; Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum 1 year of experience in server/PC industry with mechanical or thermal function is required
• Must have working knowledge in thermal management hardware, heat transfer material, and cooling devices at a rack/cluster level
• Solid knowledge in general Mechanical/thermal engineering analysis, validation, documentation and communication
• Knowledge of mechanical/thermals (cooling devices, air flow, temp, power, cooling, mechanical design) with electrical/power (power distribution, AC power types, power calculations, DC power, regulatory/safety) is a plus
• Server/Rack Liquid Cooling solutions experiences are plus which include DCL(direct chip liquid cooling), rear door liquid cooling, liquid immersion cooling, chilled water piping, etc. is a plus
• Must have good working spirit and work well in a team and fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to travel for on-site customer deployments

Salary Range

$85,000 - $100,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc

Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells server solutions based on modular and open architecture. The company offers a range of server, storage, and networking solutions, as well as application-optimized software. Super Micro Computer's products are used in data centers, cloud computing, enterprise IT, big data, high performance computing, and embedded systems. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Super Micro Computer, Inc
Size
4,155 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$88.5 million
5 Year Trend
+15.9%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
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