Senior Thermal Engineer - Data Center Cooling & Modeling

LITEON Careers - U.S.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401(k)

paid time off

Job summary

LITEON is seeking a highly capable Thermal Engineer to lead heat transfer analysis, modeling, and validation for power supplies and cooling systems. You will apply advanced simulations (Fluent, FloTHERM) and physical testing to optimize thermal performance across products designed for servers, storage, networking, and consumer spaces.

Strong collaboration with global teams is essential. The role requires 5–10 years in heat transfer and thermal management, a relevant engineering degree, and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal management.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with Cold-Plate Power and OBC design is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on attitude with prototype testing and validation experience.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Core technical knowledge in heat transfer, fans, and air-flow management.
• Thermal modeling, simulation (Fluent/FloTHERM), and validation.
• Thermal analysis and optimization including rack-level modeling and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with Asia team to drive project development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Fluent

FloTHERM

Job description

LITEON is seeking a highly capable Thermal Engineer to lead heat transfer analysis, modeling, and validation for power supplies and cooling systems. You will apply advanced simulations (Fluent, FloTHERM) and physical testing to optimize thermal performance across products designed for servers, storage, networking, and consumer spaces.

Strong collaboration with global teams is essential. The role requires 5–10 years in heat transfer and thermal management, a relevant engineering degree, and