Thermal /Mechanical Hybrid Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house design and optimization of various direct-to-chip cold plate modules
• Lead the design and optimization of thermal management systems for high-performance data center products, focusing on water cooling solutions and advanced cooling concepts.
• Cover both the thermal and mechanical engineering design
• Very familiar with the key components of a cold plate, including but not limited to pedestals, nozzles, pedestals, internal fin designs (e.g. skived fins), etc.
• 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
• Candidate must be able to run liquid thermal simulations to predict and analyze thermal performance of the heat exchanger
• Familiar with the mechanical design, fabrication, and mechanical assembly of the cold plate
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 5 years of experience in thermal and mechanical engineering with a strong focus on water cooling systems and advanced thermal management solutions.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing direct-to-processor cooling systems and thermal simulations.
• Extensive experience with cold plate designs, water cooling systems, including internal manifolds, quick disconnects, CDUs, and heat exchangers.
• Proficiency in mechanical tolerances and generating mechanical drawings using GD&T.
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD software and tools such as NX, Creo, CATIA, or similar is required.
• Apply DFM and DFA principles to optimize designs for cost-effective manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance, ensuring high efficiency and reduced production costs.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing direct-to-processor cold plate modules.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation tools such as Fluent and techniques to predict and analyze thermal performance of heat exchangers.
• Knowledge of various thermal interface materials (TIMs) and heat sink designs.
• Experience with advanced thermal cooling concepts and technologies.