Thermal Engineer (Direct Liquid Cooling) - Houston, TX

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP in Houston, TX is seeking a Thermal Engineer (Direct Liquid Cooling) to lead mechanical and thermal design of liquid-cooled server platforms and rack-level cooling architectures in a hybrid environment.

You will develop cooling solutions, perform CFD analyses, qualify thermal performance, and mentor juniors, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing to enable high-density compute while meeting reliability and acoustics targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and electronics cooling.
• Experience with liquid cooling for server hardware and CFD/thermal modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and thermal design of liquid-cooled server platforms and rack-level cooling architectures.
• Develop cooling solutions including cold plates, manifolds, tubing routing and quick disconnects.
• Define server and rack thermal architectures to meet performance and reliability targets.
• Perform thermal analyses using CFD, analytical methods, and lab testing.
• Drive root-cause analysis for thermal/mechanical issues and mentor juniors.
• Engage with suppliers, ODMs and manufacturing partners on implementation.
• Represent the team in architecture and design reviews.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Electronics cooling

Mechanical design

Creo

CFD tools

Thermal modeling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

CFD software

Job description

Thermal Engineer (Direct Liquid Cooling) - Houston, TXThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world.Our culture thrives onfinding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next.We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and thermal design of liquid-cooled server platforms and rack-level cooling architectures.
• Develop cooling solutions including:
  • CPU and GPU cold plates
  • Coolant manifolds
  • Tubing and hose routing systems
  • Blind-mate fluid connections
  • Quick disconnects
  • Rack coolant distribution interfaces
  • Serviceability features
• Design and integrate mechanical solutions that support high-density compute, accelerator, memory, storage, and power delivery subsystems.
• Define server and rack thermal architectures to meet performance, reliability, acoustics, power, and customer deployment requirements.
• Conduct thermal analysis using CFD, analytical calculations, and laboratory testing to optimize airflow, coolant flow, heat transfer performance, and rack thermal efficiency.
• Develop and execute qualification plans for:
  • Thermal performance
  • Leak integrity
  • Structural reliability
  • Shock and vibration
  • Material compatibility
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Manufacturing robustness
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for thermal, mechanical, and liquid cooling issues discovered during development, qualification, manufacturing, and field deployment.
• Lead technical engagements with suppliers, ODMs, and manufacturing partners to ensure successful implementation of liquid cooling hardware.
• Represent the mechanical and thermal engineering team during architecture reviews, design reviews, requirements reviews, and executive program reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on mechanical design, thermal engineering, liquid cooling technologies, and product development processes. Project leadership and mentoring expectations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Typically, 4-6 years of mechanical and thermal engineering experience.
• Experience developing server, networking, storage, AI, HPC, or data center hardware preferred.
• Experience with liquid cooling technologies and electronics thermal management strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong foundation in:
  • Heat transfer
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Electronics cooling
  • Mechanical system design
• Expertise in server mechanical architecture and electronics packaging.
• Proficiency with Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) or equivalent 3D CAD tools.
• Experience using CFD and thermal modeling tools to develop and validate cooling solutions.
• Understanding of:
  • Cold plate design
  • Coolant flow distribution
  • Pressure drop optimization
  • Thermal interface materials
  • Coolant chemistry
  • Material compatibility
  • Condensation and reliability considerations
• Knowledge of sheet metal design, castings, machined components, plastics, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical tradeoffs and influence design decisions across engineering, operations, and supplier organizations.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job: Engineering

Job Level: TCP_03

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