Overview In this role you will lead thermal architecture and validation for complex hardware, driving cooling strategy and risk management. You partner with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Systems, and Validation teams to ensure reliable thermal performance and target-driven results. You will run advanced simulations and define validation plans to meet product and customer requirements. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in thermal engineering.
Responsibilities- Lead thermal design strategy for platform cooling systems (airflow, heatsinks, fans, thermal control).
- Own advanced thermal simulation and analysis to validate layout performance.
- Define validation scope, plans, schedules, and acceptance criteria aligned to product needs.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for thermal issues across design, validation, builds, and field feedback.
- Identify risks early, develop mitigation plans, and communicate closure plans to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Systems, and Validation teams for cross-functional decisions.
- Publish thermal performance reports, gap assessments, and program-status updates.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to thermal methodology and standards.
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
- 5-10 years of experience in thermal design, cooling architecture, analysis, and validation of complex hardware systems
- Strong CFD or equivalent thermal modeling experience and interpretation of system-wide thermal behavior
- Experience defining and executing thermal validation plans and driving issue closure
- Familiarity with server, storage, networking, AI infrastructure, or other high-power electronics products
- Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate technical risk and recommendations clearly
- Proven ability to lead technical efforts across matrixed, cross-functional teams
- Analytical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Clear technical communication
- CFD and thermal modeling
- Thermal validation planning
- Thermal risk analysis and mitigation
