Thermal Design and Validation Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA, a leader in AI-powered applications, seeks a Thermal Design and Validation Engineer to join their Silicon Solutions Team. This role involves developing advanced cooling solutions and validating thermal devices, requiring a strong thermal management foundation and CAD proficiency. Join this dynamic team and contribute to groundbreaking technologies in a diverse and innovative environment with competitive salaries and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Equity options

Competitive salaries

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in related streams with a strong thermal background.
• In-depth knowledge of sophisticated cooling solutions.
• Exposure to PCB and ICs.

Responsibilities

• Development and validation of innovative cooling solutions.
• Assist development of single phase and 2 phase thermal solutions.
• Validate electro-mechanical and thermal devices.

Skills

Thermal management principles

Fluid dynamics

Program management

Communication

CAD proficiency

Basic electrical knowledge

Software knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

NVIDIA has become the platform upon which every new AI-powered application is built. NVIDIA is right in the center of this revolution. We are looking for a highly motivated Thermal Design and Validation Engineer to join this dynamic team to support the next generation of products and thermal solutions. As a member of Silicon Solutions Team you will support the sophisticated thermal demands arising from chip bring up to productization. Your contribution to new thermal solutions is essential, so that as a company we can anticipate and enable revolutionary products.

What you will be doing:

• Contribute to the development, validation and debugging of innovative cooling solutions to address the challenging needs of Silicon Solutions Team responsible to qualify very high power GPUs and SoCs.

• Assist the development of single phase and 2 phase thermal solutions, including prototype.

• Collect internal HW engineering requirements, work with board designers, propose and implement solutions.

• Validate electro-mechanical and thermal devices in the lab on silicon chips, integrate with SW

• Design mechanical and thermal accessories for existing and future infrastructure

• Research and understand the trends in the thermal engineering world to influence thermal testing including cost, efficiency and ease of use

• Work with the internal engineering teams addressing thermal issues during silicon validation

• Work in the lab overseeing thermal setups providing hands-on guidance and implementation details

What we need to see:

• BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years experience in related streams with a strong thermal background

• Strong understanding of thermal management principles and fluid dynamics

• In-depth knowledge of sophisticated cooling solutions, high heat flux problems

• Outstanding communication and program management skills

• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for creating and modifying 3D models of electronic components and cooling systems

• Basic electrical and software knowledge, exposure to PCB and ICs

Our team is at the forefront of innovation in silicon solutions, contributing to developing groundbreaking technologies. We offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. Join us to advance your career in a role where you can truly make a difference. With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us, and due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

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The base salary range is 100,000 USD - 201,250 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.