Global Head of Thermal Engineering

Cisco Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead a global team focused on thermal components for electronic devices. You will shape roadmaps with suppliers and internal groups, drive ecosystem readiness for advanced cooling, and push for innovative solutions across liquid and air cooling.

The role requires 10+ years in thermal design and 15+ years in microelectronics cooling, with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Thermal, or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of design, simulation, testing of thermal solutions for electronic devices and systems.
• Extensive experience with advanced air-cooling technologies (vapor chambers, remote heat sinks, TIM, fan trays).
• Experience with liquid cooling and/or immersion cooling.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• MS or PhD in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Preferred).
• 15+ years of relevant experience in microelectronics thermal cooling; 10+ years of people leadership experience.
• Expertise in TIM conductivity testing procedures and microelectronics packaging manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of thermal component engineers, fostering technical excellence, mentorship, and career development.
• Define and execute a system-wide thermal technology roadmap with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive supply ecosystem readiness for advanced cooling technologies, including liquid and immersion cooling.
• Investigate innovative, large-scale thermal cooling solutions and develop supplier strategies based on industry sensing and roadmaps.
• Establish and maintain an end-to-end quality strategy for all thermal components.
• Analyze thermal performance tradeoffs and chip gradients using experimental data.
• Define test plans and qualification requirements for mechanical and manufacturing adaptability.
• Engage with ODMs and component vendors, participate in industry consortia, and collaborate with academia.

Skills

Thermal design

Team leadership

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer testing

Education

BS in Mechanical, Thermal, or Chemical Engineering

MS or PhD (Preferred)

Tools

TIM testing procedures

Microelectronics packaging

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead a global team focused on thermal components for electronic devices. You will shape roadmaps with suppliers and internal groups, drive ecosystem readiness for advanced cooling, and push for innovative solutions across liquid and air cooling.

The role requires 10+ years in thermal design and 15+ years in microelectronics cooling, with leadership experience.