Sr. Thermal Engineer, Liquid Cooling Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of thermal management systems for high-performance data center products, focusing on water cooling solutions and advanced cooling concepts.
• Develop and implement water cooling solutions, including internal manifolds, quick disconnects, CDUs (Coolant Distribution Units), and heat exchangers.
• Ensure effective cooling and thermal management for high-power processors and other critical components.
• Create and manage direct-to-processor water cooling systems to efficiently dissipate heat and maintain optimal operating temperatures.
• Conduct detailed thermal simulations to predict and analyze thermal performance. Use simulation results to guide the design and optimization of cooling systems.
• Evaluate and select thermal interface materials (TIMs) for various heat sinks and cooling solutions. Optimize TIM performance to enhance thermal conductivity and heat dissipation.
• Explore and implement advanced thermal cooling concepts, including phase change cooling, liquid cooling, and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Oversee the testing and validation of thermal management systems to ensure they meet performance, reliability, and efficiency standards. Address any issues related to thermal performance and provide solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for thermal management designs, including design specifications, simulation results, and testing reports. Report on performance and any issues identified during testing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical systems engineers, and vendors, to ensure seamless integration and operation of thermal management solutions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in thermal management or related areas are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in thermal engineering with a strong focus on water cooling systems and advanced thermal management solutions.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing direct-to-processor cooling systems and thermal simulations.
• Extensive experience with water cooling systems, including internal manifolds, quick disconnects, CDUs, and heat exchangers.
• Expertise in direct-to-processor cooling solutions and thermal management for high-power components.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation tools and techniques to predict and analyze thermal performance.
• Knowledge of various thermal interface materials (TIMs) and heat sink designs.
• Experience with advanced thermal cooling concepts and technologies.