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Nokia

Sr. Thermal Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program The above benefits exclude students ... Mechanical or Thermal Engineering degree or equivalent. 5-10+ years of experience in electronics ...

Fermilab

Thermal-Fluids Mechanical Engineer

Batavia, NY · On-site

$88K - $116K/yr

What your day-to-day as a Thermal Fluids Mechanical Engineer at Fermilab will look like: * Utilize ... Occasionally direct the activities of co-op engineering students and interns on their projects.

Fermilab

Thermal-Fluids Mechanical Engineer

Batavia, IL · On-site

$88K - $116K/yr

What your day-to-day as a Thermal Fluids Mechanical Engineer at Fermilab will look like: * Utilize ... Occasionally direct the activities of co-op engineering students and interns on their projects.

Kinsley Power Systems

Engineering Co-op

Brook Park, OH · On-site

HX5 is currently seeking an Engineering Co-op Mechanical Engineer student to join our team in Brook ... Knowledge of thermal control techniques including active and passive thermal management. * Ability ...

HX5 LLC

Engineering Co-op

Brook Park, OH · On-site

HX5 is currently seeking an Engineering Co-op Mechanical Engineer student to join our team in Brook ... Knowledge of thermal control techniques including active and passive thermal management. * Ability ...

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How much do thermal engineering student jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for thermal engineering student in the United States is $104,528.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Thermal Engineering Student vs Mechanical Engineering Student?

AspectThermal Engineering StudentMechanical Engineering Student
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing a degree in thermal or heat transfer specializationEnrolled in general mechanical engineering programs, with broader focus
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research projects, internships in thermal systemsDesign labs, manufacturing, and general engineering environments
Industry UsageFocus on HVAC, power plants, heat exchangers, thermodynamicsBroader applications including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing

Thermal Engineering Students specialize in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and thermal systems, often working on projects related to energy efficiency and heat management. Mechanical Engineering Students have a wider scope, covering various engineering disciplines. While both share foundational engineering principles, Thermal Engineering Students focus more on thermal applications, making their career paths more specialized in heat-related industries.

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Infographic showing various Thermal Engineering Student job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,528 per year, or $50.3 per hour.

Sr. Thermal Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Nokia
Media and Telecom • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

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Job description

Join our Applied R&D Electromechanical Design team and work at the forefront of multidiscipline innovation, where you'll tackle complex, target-oriented challenges spanning hardware, software and system design. 

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development and implementation of electromechanical solutions for Base Transceiver Station (BTS) modules and units, including mechanics, thermal management, interconnections, power supply units (PSU), printed wiring board (PWB) layouts and overall hardware usability. You will systematically combine existing knowledge and best practices to solve real-world problems, provide technoeconomic consulting to internal and external stakeholders, and drive incremental improvements in products, operational processes and customer-specific features. 

If you are passionate about creating high-quality, highly reliable, easy-to-install, and cost-efficient products in a detailed and technically challenging environment, we'd like to hear from you.
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If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

Some of our benefits in US:
  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.


Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

    Mechanical or Thermal Engineering degree or equivalent.
    5-10+ years of experience in electronics cooling, preferably in the telecommunications industry with a good understanding of telecommunication network architecture and design.
    Experience using CFD thermal analysis tools (Flomerics tools from Siemens) and other heat transfer related analysis tools.
    Additional experience in electronics packaging would be an asset 
    Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
    Can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
    Self-motivated enthusiastic team player with good written/verbal communication
    Excellent analytical skills and ability to build relationships across multiple teams
 

    Participate in the design and development of complex mechanical designs (product architecture, detailed specification definition for complex systems, technology (component) selection and the application of design tools/methods
    Work on device package, PCB assembly, and system level products/solutions.
    Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams and contribute at all stages of the product lifecycle from architecture through design, test, and final release, to find optimal thermal solutions for our products.
    Conduct CFD simulations using industry leading tools
    Perform empirical testing to validate and support simulations
    Investigate industry trends and interface with thermal component suppliers to learn and assess new technologies
    Provides sizing and estimates of work and review of product development schedules

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