Data Center Thermal Architect

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Thermal Architect to join the Cloud Service Provider Group in North Carolina. You will develop thermal solutions for rack-mounted server and storage platforms, model designs in Flowtherm, and write supplier specifications to meet performance and cost targets.

The role requires 12+ years of thermal design experience, hands-on use of Flowtherm and thermal tools such as Creo/Pro/E, and proven ability to collaborate with multinational teams and Lenovo development and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 12+ years of thermal design experience.
• Experience with Server/Storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop thermal solutions for rack-mounted server and storage platforms.
• Model thermal designs in Flowtherm and define supplier specifications.
• Collaborate with Lenovo development team and Global Supply Chain to optimize design cost.

Skills

Thermal design

Server/Storage systems

Flowtherm

Creo/Pro/E

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Flowtherm

PTC Creo

Pro/E

Job description

General Information

Oct 28, 2026

WD00107480

Career area:

Hardware Engineering

Country/Region:

United States of America

State:

North Carolina

City:

Date:

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations

• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Description and Requirements

About Our Team

We are hiring a Thermal Architect to work in Lenovo's Cloud Service Provider Group (CSP).

CSP is a fast-paced customer-centric organization that adapts to changing market demands to serve customer needs. We are looking for an individual with an understanding of current and future thermal design trends that will develop thermal solutions for rack mounted server or storage products.

We're the only company with true end-to-end capabilities for even the most unique solution. Our CSP solutions are designed, built and deployed worldwide - all in-house.

What You'll Do

• Understanding of current and future thermal design technologies and trends
• Understanding and modeling the thermal solution of new concepts and designs in Flowtherm for server, GPU and storage platforms
• Developing thermal specifications for suppliers
• Working with suppliers and Lenovo development team on the execution/development of thermal designs
• Interlocking with Lenovo Global Supply chain to optimize design cost
• Providing on-going advice & consult with Lenovo development team on technical issue resolution
• Direct customer engagement, proficient at presenting, good at connecting with customer and understanding what they want.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Must have platform (system-level) experience
• 12+ years' Thermal design experience
• Experience with Server/Storage Systems and their components
• Experience with Flotherm is required and the use of thermal design tools including PTC Creo, Pro/E, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree is a plus
• Experience working/interacting with multi-national and cross-functional teams
• Fluent in using Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations

• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
• United States of America
• United States of America - North Carolina
• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is184,800-283,360 USD. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo's various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), the expected application deadline for this position is 11-20-2026. This requirement applies to both internal and external candidates.