Principal Engineer - CFD/Thermal
Bloom Energy · San Jose, CA · 2 days ago
Engineering$176k–$254k/yrFull-time
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct CFD/Thermal studies for Energy server enclosures and site installations.
- Provide regular guidance on enclosure thermal management for Product development, from concept to production.
- Ensure timely guidance with accurate predictions in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with Cross-functional teams including Commercial /Marketing teams for feasibility study.
- Report and present results/recommendations across diverse groups within Bloom, and customers, as needed.
- Provide guidance on flow/thermal tests, field data collection for validation and performance characterization.
- Expand CFD capabilities with new model developments and model improvements.
Skills and Experience
- MS or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering.
- Deep understanding of the fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and CFD.
- 8+ years of industry experience utilizing CFD in Thermal management, in Electronics/Data center cooling.
- Highly skilled in one of the CFD tools: ANSYS Icepak(preferred)/Fluent/Flotherm.
- Be creative in utilizing CFD for quick and accurate predictions as well as conduct hand calculation from first principles.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accurate and timely deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance to junior members in the team.
- Self-starter, quick learner, able to work in a dynamic environment.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Pay
$176,300.00 - $253,700.00
Schedule
Full-time