Senior System Thermal Engineer - AI & Compute Server Development

SYNNEX Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

Job summary

Hyve Solutions, a TD SYNNEX subsidiary, is seeking a Senior System Thermal Engineer in Fremont, CA to lead hands-on thermal design for AI and compute servers. You will develop airflow, heatsinks, cold plates, and liquid- and air-cooled solutions, and run CFD and thermal simulations while supporting EVT/DVT/PVT bring-up and production ramp.

Collaborate with mechanical, hardware, power, and manufacturing teams to embed thermal requirements into board layouts and rack packaging, translate data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related.
• 8+ years of hands-on thermal design experience for servers, GPU platforms, or high-power electronics.
• Exposure to liquid cooling and hyperscale deployments preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of airflow and thermal design, CFD/thermal modeling tools, and lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• System thermal design: optimize airflow, heatsinks, cold plates, and cooling for high-power components.
• Thermal modeling and analysis: perform CFD and simulations to guide layout and margins.
• Lab validation: instrument systems and validate thermal performance and margins.
• Bring-up and debug: support EVT/DVT/PVT and ramp production with corrective actions.
• Cross-functional execution: collaborate with mechanical, hardware, power, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Thermal design

CFD/thermal modeling

Lab instrumentation

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related

Tools

CFD tools

Thermal measurement equipment

Job description

Hyve Company Overview

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve's integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure.

As a Senior System Thermal Engineer, you will execute hands‑on thermal design and validation for Hyve's next‑generation AI and compute servers, working alongside the Principal thermal lead engineer and cross‑functional hardware teams. You will design and test air‑cooled and liquid‑cooled solutions, run thermal and CFD analysis, and support bring‑up and production ramp to ensure platforms meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.

Core Responsibilities

• System thermal design. Develop and optimize airflow paths, heatsinks, cold plates, and fan/ducting solutions for high‑power GPU, CPU, VR, and memory components across air‑cooled and liquid‑cooled platforms.
• Thermal modeling and analysis. Perform CFD and thermal simulations to guide component placement, system layout, and cooling margin evaluation under worst‑case workloads and environmental conditions.
• Lab validation. Instrument systems with temperature, flow, and pressure sensors; execute thermal characterization, stress testing, and margin validation, and correlate results with simulation.
• Bring‑up and debug. Support thermal bring‑up during EVT/DVT/PVT, debug hotspots and airflow/flow inefficiencies, and help drive corrective actions through factory ramp.
• Cross‑functional execution. Collaborate with mechanical, hardware, power, and manufacturing teams to embed thermal requirements into board layouts, mechanical stackups, and rack packaging, and participate in design reviews with data‑driven recommendations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 8+ years of hands‑on thermal design experience for servers, GPU platforms, or high‑power electronics, including system bring‑up and validation.
• Exposure to liquid cooling and hyperscale deployments preferred.
• Technical expertise: Solid working knowledge of airflow and thermal design, heatsinks and cold plates, CFD/thermal modeling tools, and lab instrumentation and measurement techniques.
• Working style: Hands‑on problem solver comfortable in lab environments, with the ability to turn thermal data into practical design changes and communicate clearly across teams.

Compensation

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000-185,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.

What’s in it for you

• Benefit
• Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental Health Care
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks at Work
• LEAP Program
• MyFlexPay

What’s in it for you

• Benefit
• Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental Health Care
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks at Work
• LEAP Program
• MyFlexPay

What’s in it for you

• Benefit
• Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental Health Care
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks at Work
• LEAP Program
• MyFlexPay

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ABOUT HYVE SOLUTION

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through deep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve's integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure. Hyve Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX). For more information, visit hyvesolutions.com, email [e-mail], or call [phone].

ABOUT TD SYNNEX CORPORATION

TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. We're an innovative partner helping more than 150,000 customers in 100+ countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California, TD SYNNEX' 23,000 co-workers are dedicated to uniting compelling IT products, services, and solutions from 1,500+ best-in-class technology vendors. Our edge-to-cloud portfolio is anchored in some of the highest-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data/analytics, IoT, mobility and everything as a service. TD SYNNEX is committed to serving customers and communities, and we believe we can have a positive impact on our people and our planet, intentionally acting as a respected corporate citizen. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer of choice for talent across the IT ecosystem.