Senior Data Center Thermal Engineer
Core
Lead senior-level engineering projects for data center thermal management, focusing on liquid cooling, heat rejection, and thermal storage solutions.
Role type
Senior IC thermal engineer (data center cooling)
Builds
Data center cooling architectures, liquid cooling test loops, and thermal management prototypes
Domain
Data center infrastructure + thermal-fluid systems
Required skills
thermal systems design, HVAC/R, hydronics, heat transfer analysis, fluid mechanics, experimental validation, CFD, FEA, supplier evaluation, project leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, advanced research in heat transfer/liquid cooling, familiarity with CDUs/cold plates/heat exchangers, industry group engagement (ASHRAE/ASME/OCP)
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, Excel, LabVIEW, Minitab, EES, CFD, FEA
Responsibilities
Define and validate data center cooling concepts (air, direct-to-chip liquid, immersion), prototype and simulate thermal solutions, coordinate cross-functional teams, mentor design team members, document innovations via patents/reports, track emerging cooling technologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties