Technical Staff, Mechanical Engineering-Data Center Architect

Dell Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Technical Staff, Thermal Engineering Architect to innovate cooling solutions for data centers. This role involves designing state-of-the-art thermal systems within Dell's Infrastructure Solutions Group in Austin, Texas, to meet the growing demands of AI and high-performance computing.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in thermal engineering or equivalent skill.
• Background in electronics cooling and radiator coil design.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Design rack-level heat exchange and coolant distribution.
• Develop innovative cooling concepts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for design tradeoffs.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Computational fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

Exceptional analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

PhD in mechanical engineering

Job description

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Thermal Engineering leads and delivers the development of innovative and compliant thermal design solutions, as well as cross-functional interfaces for computer systems and peripherals. Our team conducts the analysis, feasibility studies and testing of thermal products, instruments, subassemblies and packaging for new and existing products – and then oversees the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing organizations.

As AI growth is accelerating, Dell Technologies is developing ground-breaking technologies and customer solutions to lead the industry. These technologies are rapidly changing and we’re developing best-in class AI, Cloud, High Performance Computing (HPC), Edge computing devices and enterprise networking, server and storage products.

As a Technical Staff, Thermal Engineering Architect, you will develop industry leading thermal engineered solutions for IT data center rack infrastructure solutions. In collaboration with Dell’s Chief Technical Innovation Office (CTIO) within our Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), you will drive innovation in the liquid-to-air cooling discipline to address increased demand for compute-intensive workloads as ever increasing pressures on density and space constraints persist.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Technical Staff, Thermal Engineering Architect on our IT Rack Infrastructure Thermal Engineering Team in Austin, Texas or Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

What You’ll Achieve

As a Technical Staff, Thermal Engineering Architect, you will be responsible for architecting new liquid-for-air cooling devices for Rack-Level Data Center AI solutions. You will work with our global thermal, electrical and mechanical engineering community on cutting edge AI solutions.

You will:

• Design of rack-level heat exchange and coolant distribution
• Design coolant distribution solutions within the loop for parallel flow solutions and support cooling network sizing
• Develop concepts for new innovative air and liquid cooling concepts and establish feasibility
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering for design tradeoffs in rack-level air and liquid cooling solutions and coach/mentor less experienced peers to allow scale and efficiency across the team
• Ensure newly developed thermal solutions are manufacturable, interoperable, reliable and scalable for present and future roadmap
  
  

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• 12+ years in a thermal engineering role or equivalent skill
• Expertise with thermal analysis and computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer
• Background in electronics cooling, cooling distribution units (CDUs), thermal systems controls and radiator coil design optimization
• Exceptional analytical abilities with ability to troubleshoot issues, interpret data, and optimize system performance
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with and influence global teams
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD in mechanical engineering
  
  

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $203k -$248k.

Benefits And Perks Of Working At Dell Technologies

Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com

Who We Are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.

Job ID:R247510

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Engineering

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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