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Supermicro

Thermal Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Thermal, or Mechanical Engineering; Master's degree is a plus ... Server/Rack Liquid Cooling solutions experiences are plus which include DCL(direct chip liquid ...

Joby Aviation

Thermal Engineer

San Carlos, CA

$104K - $144K/yr

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate & experienced thermal engineer to join our ... Direct experience building lumped-parameter thermal network models * Working knowledge of at least ...

Joby Aviation

Thermal Engineer

San Carlos, CA

$104K - $144K/yr

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate & experienced thermal engineer to join our Powertrain team in ... Direct experience building lumped-parameter thermal network models * Working knowledge of at least ...

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Joby Aviation

Thermal Engineer

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$104K - $144K/yr

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate & experienced thermal engineer to join our ... Direct experience building lumped-parameter thermal network models * Working knowledge of at least ...

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Orbital Industries

Thermal Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Role Overview Orbital is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Thermal Engineer to develop next ... Use or direct CFD or other modeling tools to evaluate cold plate designs, flow distribution in ...

Inversion

Staff Thermal Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

$161K - $221K/yr

What You'll Do As a Staff Thermal Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Senior ... Direct experience modeling aerothermal hypersonic environments, plasma interactions, or conjugate ...

Inversion

Staff Thermal Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$161K - $221K/yr

What You'll Do As a Staff Thermal Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Senior ... Direct experience modeling aerothermal hypersonic environments, plasma interactions, or conjugate ...

Mainstream Engineering

Senior Thermal Engineer

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$92K - $122K/yr

Position Summary We are looking for motivated thermal engineers to develop cutting-edge products ... and direct customer interfacing. Position Requirements * We are looking for people that fit our ...

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Thermal Engineer

Thermal Engineer

Supermicro

San Jose, CA • On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

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Job description

Job Req ID: 29397
About Supermicro:

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.

Job Summary:

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer in server production team. The potential candidate should have demonstrated the ability to work in a team environment. Previous experience with server mechanical verification and validation is desired. A good understanding of Server HW product design is beneficial.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

  • Develop and validate thermal solution for HPC cluster platforms with respect to industry standards
  • Evaluate all of the system layout, power consumptions, air flow, acoustics, sensors and related mechanical testing
  • Perform cluster level thermal analysis, definition, testing (including chamber test set up, thermocouple installation, automated data acquisition)
  • Thermal debugging, system optimization and documentation
  • Analyze structural and thermal aspects to ensure feasibility and specify thermal interface materials and manufacturing process
  • Responsible for development, design, documentation and deployment of all cluster level water cooling customer projects
  • Additional responsibilities will include rack integration, documentation, facilities preparation, on-site service, & PM/Sales/Field Application Engineer customer project support
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Thermal, or Mechanical Engineering; Master's degree is a plus
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in server/PC industry with mechanical or thermal function is required
  • Must have working knowledge in thermal management hardware, heat transfer material, and cooling devices at a rack/cluster level
  • 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) is a plus
  • Server/Rack Liquid Cooling solutions experiences are plus which include DCL(direct chip liquid cooling), rear door liquid cooling, liquid immersion cooling, chilled water piping, etc. is a plus
  • Must have good working spirit and work well in a team and fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and problem solving skills
  • Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Able to travel for on-site customer deployments
Salary Range

$105,000 - $125,000

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.

EEO Statement

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.

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