Dell

Thermal Senior Principal Engineer

Dell$167K — $217K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in thermal engineering, focusing on Data Center server rack cooling systems
  • Deep expertise in internal fluid dynamics and heat transfer
  • Experience with electronics cooling, CDU, and thermal controls
  • Ability to analyze design options and select viable solutions
  • Strong communication skills for global team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Design rack-level heat exchange and coolant distribution systems
  • Develop coolant distribution solutions for parallel flow systems
  • Create innovative air and liquid cooling concepts and assess feasibility
  • Collaborate on design tradeoffs for cooling solutions
  • Ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health support through MyWellatDell.com
  • Flexible work-life balance initiatives
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

Thermal Senior Principal Engineer

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.

As AI growth is accelerating, Dell Technologies is developing ground-breaking technologies and customer solutions to lead the industry. These technologies are rapidly changing and we're developing best-in class AI, Cloud, High Performance Computing (HPC), Edge computing devices and enterprise networking, server and storage products.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Thermal Senior Principal Engineer on our IT Rack Infrastructure Thermal Engineering Team in Austin, Texas.

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Responsibilities

What you'll achieve

As a Thermal Senior Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for development of Rack-Level Data Center AI solutions. You will work with our global thermal, electrical and mechanical engineering community on cutting edge AI solutions.

You will:
  • Design of rack-level heat exchange and coolant distribution
  • Design coolant distribution solutions within the loop for parallel flow solutions and support cooling network sizing
  • Develop concepts for new innovative air and liquid cooling concepts and establish feasibility
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineering for design tradeoffs in rack-level air and liquid cooling solutions
  • Ensure designs are manufacturable and highly reliable


Qualifications

Essential Requirements
  • 12+ years in a thermal engineering role to include experience with server rack cooling systems within Data Centers or equivalent skill
  • Expertise in internal fluid dynamics and heat transfer
  • Experience with electronics cooling, cooling distribution units (CDUs) and thermal systems controls
  • Skilled at analyzing options and selecting critical design elements for product development
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with and influence global teams


Desirable Requirements
  • BS, MS or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field


Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $167k - $217k.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member - right now at MyWellatDell.com

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