Staff Thermal Engineer

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

 

Supermicro Computer is seeking a passionate candidate to take on the responsibilities of Staff Thermal Engineer - Mechanical. The position will be responsible for the thermal architecture, thermal/mechanical design, analysis, and validation of thermal technologies within networking server and data storage products. This role utilizes and champions a design process based on integration of the thermal solutions with server/rack system for new products and architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong fundamental background in the implementation of thermal solutions and chassis / rack design in enterprise electronic

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

• Develop and design thermal solution in chassis/rack system for data center applications with respect to industry standards

• Evaluate the system layout, power consumptions, air flow, acoustics, sensors and related mechanical requirements

• Perform component, system and rack level thermal and mechanical design for cooling systems

• Prepare product drawings, BOM, SOP, DFM and system design/test reports

• Thermal/mechanical debugging, system optimization and documentation

• Analyze structural and thermal aspects to ensure feasibility and specify thermal interface materials and manufacturing process

• Provide identification and creation of new techniques to advance thermal/mechanical development and validation

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Aerospace, Thermal, or Mechanical Engineering discipline is preferred

• 12+ years' experience or equivalent is desirable

• Must have solid knowledge of thermal management hardware, heat transfer material, and cooling devices

• Solid knowledge in general Mechanical/thermal engineering analysis, validation, documentation and communication

• Knowledge of mechanical/thermals (cooling devices, air flow, temp, power, cooling, mechanical design) with electrical/power (power distribution, AC power types, power calculations, DC power, regulatory/safety) or HVAC is a plus

• Must have good working spirit and work well in a team and face-paced environment

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written

$175,000 - $195,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.