Thermal Test Engineer

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented engineer to join their Platforms team, focusing on designing and optimizing data center systems. This role involves evaluating thermal performance, leading projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative test strategies. You will leverage your expertise in thermal design and Linux environments to enhance product performance and ensure efficient operations. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Health Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in thermal design/test environments or 1 year with advanced degree.
• Experience with cooling technologies and Linux testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate thermal performance of server designs using lab equipment.
• Collaborate on test plans and execute strategies for hardware performance.

Skills

Thermal Design

Linux

Scripting

Data Center Environment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

Matlab

LabVIEW

Python

Linux Shell Scripting

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Job Location

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working in a thermal design/test technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience with hyperscale air/liquid cooled data center environment and its Linux testing environment and high power test environments.
• Experience with Linux and scripting in a research and development lab.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with computational thermal/mechanical simulation software or analysis.
• Experience using hand tools such as drivers, hammers, drills and crimpers.
• Experience with thermal cooling technologies and developing test strategies and execution.
• Experience in manufacturing processes such as Design for Manufacturability (DFM)/ Design for Assembly (DFA) or in design for large-scale deployment.
• Excellent software skills such as Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, Linux, shell scripting or any scripting languages.

About the Job

Our Platforms team designs and builds the hardware, software and networking technologies that power all of Google's services.

In this role, you will design and evaluate our data center systems, identifying product requirements and contributing to research and project planning. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing an architecture that will scale with Google's continued growth. You will lead and manage projects, develop product and process improvements, provide consultation to others and help facilitate training and development. You will collaborate with the Thermal Product Design team to produce test plans, develop test fixtures, configure hardware and software systems, create scripts for hardware manipulation, and analyze and document the thermal performance of hardware systems. You will carry out thermal testing at our internal lab or external facilities or by leveraging and mentoring team members and external vendors. You will be familiar with various types of cooling technologies. You will be well versed in testing methodologies. You will also be involved in developing the best test practices, troubleshooting and problem solving on systems. You will possess excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and evaluate the thermal performance of high-power server/rack designs, including fans, pumps, heat sinks, thermal interface materials, and air baffles, using various lab equipment. Design and develop new lab equipment as needed.
• Collaborate, develop, and execute the test plan and test strategies in a timely manner. Perform the data analysis and test report generation. Measure, simulate, analyze, and improve the thermal performance of hardware.
• Setup, bring up the system, troubleshoot and debug the system in the Linux environment, including installing Linux operating system, firmware, software tools.
• Improve the testing environment and test execution strategy within owned hardware programs, design the needed test fixture for better engineering efficiency and data accuracy.
• Setup and maintain lab space, tools, and materials. Manage inventory of prototype devices. Enforce lab safety and general housekeeping.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

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