Thermal Engineer

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the server production team in San Jose, CA. The candidate should contribute to thermal solution design, verify and validate server hardware, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Experience with thermal management, cooling devices at rack level, and strong documentation and communication skills are essential. Travel to customer sites may be required to support deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Thermal, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in server/PC industry with mechanical or thermal function
• Working knowledge in thermal management hardware, heat transfer materials, and cooling devices at rack/cluster level
• Strong mechanical/thermal engineering analysis, validation, documentation and communication
• Knowledge of mechanical/thermals with electrical/power considerations is a plus
• Server/rack liquid cooling experiences are a plus (e.g., direct liquid cooling, rear door cooling)
• Willingness to travel for on-site customer deployments

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate thermal solutions for HPC cluster platforms
• Evaluate system layout, power, airflow, acoustics, sensors, and testing
• Perform cluster-level thermal analysis and data acquisition setup
• Thermal debugging, system optimization and documentation
• Analyze structural and thermal aspects and specify materials and processes
• Develop, design, document and deploy cluster-level water cooling projects
• Include rack integration, documentation, facilities prep, on-site service, and customer project support

Skills

Thermal management

Server hardware

Teamwork

Communication

Travel on-site

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng

M.S. in related field (preferred)

Job description

Location: San Jose, California, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer in server production team. The potential candidate should have demonstrated the ability to work in a team environment. Previous experience with server mechanical verification and validation is desired. A good understanding of Server HW product design is beneficial.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned)

• Develop and validate thermal solution for HPC cluster platforms with respect to industry standards
• Evaluate all of the system layout, power consumptions, air flow, acoustics, sensors and related mechanical testing
• Perform cluster level thermal analysis, definition, testing (including chamber test set up, thermocouple installation, automated data acquisition)
• Thermal debugging, system optimization and documentation
• Analyze structural and thermal aspects to ensure feasibility and specify thermal interface materials and manufacturing process
• Responsible for development, design, documentation and deployment of all cluster level water cooling customer projects
• Additional responsibilities will include rack integration, documentation, facilities preparation, on-site service, & PM/Sales/Field Application Engineer customer project support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Thermal, or Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 2 years of experience in server/PC industry with mechanical or thermal function is required
• Must have working knowledge in thermal management hardware, heat transfer material, and cooling devices at a rack/cluster level
• Solid knowledge in general Mechanical/thermal engineering analysis, validation, documentation and communication
• Knowledge of mechanical/thermals (cooling devices, air flow, temp, power, cooling, mechanical design) with electrical/power (power distribution, AC power types, power calculations, DC power, regulatory/safety) is a plus
• Server/Rack Liquid Cooling solutions experiences are plus which include DCL(direct chip liquid cooling), rear door liquid cooling, liquid immersion cooling, chilled water piping, etc. is a plus
• Must have good working spirit and work well in a team and fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to travel for on-site customer deployments

Salary Range

$105,000 - $125,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.