Senior Thermal Engineer — Server Cooling Systems

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII is seeking a Thermal Engineer for its Server R&D Team to design and optimize thermal management from concept to mass production for server and rack products. You will use advanced simulation and testing to ensure performance and reliability.

Responsibilities include leading cooling solutions, performing simulations with FloTherm, Icepak and Ansys CFD, planning environmental tests, and collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing groups to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of thermal design experience in server or data center products.
• Hands-on liquid cooling design experience.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with FloTherm, Icepak or Ansys CFD.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, UG NX).
• Strong communication in English; Mandarin preferred.
• Familiarity with PDM (Windchill) and Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal management design for server and rack systems, including chip, board, system, and rack-level solutions.
• Conduct thermal simulations and optimization using FloTherm, Icepak, and Ansys CFD.
• Plan and execute thermal tests, including environmental chamber testing.
• Analyze and optimize airflow and cooling solutions, including liquid or hybrid cooling.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams and customers to meet thermal performance and production requirements.
• Participate in customer technical reviews, provide design recommendations, and resolve issues promptly.
• Build strong client relationships by refining technical solutions to match customer expectations.
• Review new technologies and materials to ensure designs meet industry trends and future needs.
• Prepare detailed test reports and documentation to support reviews.
• Coordinate with Taipei and global R&D centers; requires strong English and Mandarin communication.

Skills

Thermal design

Server/data center cooling

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

PhD (preferred)

Tools

FloTherm

Icepak

Ansys CFD

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

UG NX

Windchill

Job description

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII is seeking a Thermal Engineer for its Server R&D Team to design and optimize thermal management from concept to mass production for server and rack products. You will use advanced simulation and testing to ensure performance and reliability.

Responsibilities include leading cooling solutions, performing simulations with FloTherm, Icepak and Ansys CFD, planning environmental tests, and collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing groups to meet