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Belcan

Mechanical Engineer II

Westborough, MA · On-site

$48.95/hr

Thermal simulation analysis using ANSYS IcePak and/or Siemens Star CCM * Mechanical stack-up analysis * Structural Load Analysis * Use of engineering project management software such as JIRA ...

Root Access Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Proficiency using Ansys HFSS, SIwave, Icepak and CST is a plus. * Experience taking products through the full lifecycle to volume production. * Familiarity with signal-integrity and power-integrity ...

Kaizen Stackup

Thermal/Mechanical Engineer

Irvine, CA

$150K - $170K/yr

Experience with thermal analysis and simulation tools such as Flowtherm or Icepak . * Familiarity with thermal interface materials (heat sinks, spreaders, greases, gap pads, etc.) is desirable.

SpaceX

Thermal Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Experience with tools for chip thermal design like Flotherm or Icepak * Experience with 3D and reduced order thermal modeling * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Ability to deliver ...

Kaizen Stackup

Thermal/Mechanical Engineer

Irvine, CA

$150K - $170K/yr

Experience with thermal analysis and simulation tools such as Flowtherm or Icepak . * Familiarity with thermal interface materials (heat sinks, spreaders, greases, gap pads, etc.) is desirable.

Visible Hands

Electrical Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

Proficiency using Ansys HFSS, SIwave, Icepak and CST is a plus. * Experience taking products through the full lifecycle to volume production. * Familiarity with signal-integrity and power-integrity ...

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Netlist

Thermal / Mechanical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Must have knowledge of thermal analysis/simulation tools (Flowtherm, Icepak, etc.)) * Knowledge of thermal materials (IC heat sinks and heat spreaders, thermal greases and epoxies, thermal gap pads ...

NextHop AI

Thermal Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Proficiency in thermal modeling tools such as Flotherm, Flotherm-XT, and/or IcePak. * Experience and deep working knowledge of data center air cooling technologies, practices, and strategies: * Vapor ...

OSI Engineering, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Preferred Skills: • Background in mechanical design or structural analysis. • Familiarity with other FEA pre-processing and modeling tools (e.g., ANSA, Hypermesh, ICEPAK, COMSOL). • Experience ...

Apple

Thermal Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

D. in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or related field expertise with commercial CFD tools (Fluent, Icepak, AEDT, StarCCM+, FlowTherm, etc) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge ...

Netlist

Thermal / Mechanical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Must have knowledge of thermal analysis/simulation tools (Flowtherm, Icepak, etc.)) * Knowledge of thermal materials (IC heat sinks and heat spreaders, thermal greases and epoxies, thermal gap pads ...

Netlist

Thermal / Mechanical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Must have knowledge of thermal analysis/simulation tools (Flowtherm, Icepak, etc.)) * Knowledge of thermal materials (IC heat sinks and heat spreaders, thermal greases and epoxies, thermal gap pads ...

NextHop AI

Thermal Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

Proficiency in thermal modeling tools such as Flotherm, Flotherm-XT, and/or IcePak. * Experience and deep working knowledge of data center air cooling technologies, practices, and strategies: * Vapor ...

Compunnel, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Merrimack, NH · On-site

$68/hr

... with Icepak for CCA thermal analysis Experience using Simcenter 3D for system-level modeling Exposure to pressure drop or coolant flow analysis Analysis of solder joint reliability and acoustic ...

Apple Inc.

SOC Thermal Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$160 - $230/hr

Proficiency with industry‑standard tools including Ansys IcePak, Sentinel‑TI, Fluent, Cadence Allegro, and RedHawk. * Experience designing and executing experimental test setups and analyzing ...

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Foxconn WI

Cooling System Engineer

Mount Pleasant, WI

$70K - $80K/yr

Proficiency with CFD and thermal simulation tools (e.g., FloTHERM, Icepak, ANSYS, or similar). * Hands-on experience with thermal testing and measurement techniques (thermocouples, IR cameras ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for icepak in the United States is $91,161.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Icepak job typically involves using Ansys Icepak, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, to model and analyze thermal performance in electronic systems. Professionals in this role work on cooling solutions for electronics by simulating airflow, heat transfer, and component temperatures. They often collaborate with design engineers to optimize thermal management in devices like circuit boards, data centers, and power electronics. Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and simulation tools is essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Icepak?

To excel as an Icepak (specialist in using ANSYS Icepak thermal simulation software), you need a solid background in thermal engineering, electronics cooling, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency in using ANSYS Icepak, CAD tools, and familiarity with simulation workflows or thermal analysis certifications is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this position. These skills are essential for accurately modeling thermal performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the reliability and efficacy of electronic systems in real-world applications.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working as Icepak specialists?

As an Icepak specialist, you may encounter challenging thermal design problems that require accurate simulation and optimization, often under tight project timelines. Coordinating simulation results with hardware teams and designers can also be complex, as it involves integrating multiple system requirements. Balancing model accuracy with simulation speed and managing changing project specifications are other common hurdles. However, overcoming these challenges builds valuable expertise in electronics cooling and opens opportunities for career advancement into senior engineering or thermal management roles.

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Senior Thermal Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

San Jose, CA • On-site

$191K - $281K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role requires being onsite in San Jose, CA at least 4 days/week.
Meet the Team
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms-like Silicon One-are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development-from design to qualification to production-is within our team, we're able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.
Your Impact
  • Design and develop thermal solutions (air cooled or liquid cooled) for systems with high-power ASICs and high-density optical transceivers.
  • Develop detailed package, board, and system level simulations using Computational Fluid Dynamic tools such as Flotherm or Icepak to simulate and analyze thermal solutions.
  • Collaborate with Distinguished Engineers and Hardware leads on system architectures and cooling.
  • Perform thermal testing (including airflow, acoustic, thermocouple testing, modules, and/or platform level validations) to validate simulation models.
  • Lead and mentor other thermal engineers in the group.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers and other cross-functional teams to identify risks, derive tradeoffs and deliver objective, data-driven solutions.
  • Develop test plans and test reports and present simulations reports to project team and management.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering + 12 years of related experience, or Masters in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering + 8 years of related experience, or PhD in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering + 5 years of related experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in design, simulation, and testing of thermal solutions for electronic devices and systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in the thermal design of telecom, compute, or networking equipment.
  • Experience in use of Computational Fluid Dynamic analysis tools such as Flotherm or Icepak.
  • Knowledge and experience with advanced air-cooling technologies (vapor chamber and remote heat sinks, thermal interface materials, fans/fan trays).
  • Experience with designing liquid cooling and/or immersion cooling systems.
  • Experience with performing other analysis such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Data Center cooling simulations.
  • Experience with 3D MCAD modeling tools such as PTC's Creo or NX.

Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $191,400.00 to $281,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
  • Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
  • Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
  • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
  • .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
  • 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
  • 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
  • Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$191,400.00 - $323,600.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$176,100.00 - $287,900.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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Cisco Systems, a global tech titan based in San Jose, CA, US, operates in the information technology and services industry. Founded in 1984, the company was derived from a project between two computer scientists from Stanford University. They aimed to connect different networks of computer systems at the university, resulting in the first multi-protocol router, and subsequently, the birth of Cisco. As an industry-leading manufacturer of networking hardware and telecommunications equipment, Cisco's product and services range includes routers, switches, firewall devices, and telecommunication technology. The company's mission, "to shape the future of the Internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for our customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners," is a testament to its pursuit of technology-forward innovation and customer satisfaction.

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Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Jose, CA, US

Year founded

1984

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