Senior Thermal Management Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Thermal Management Engineer for a fully remote role supporting Bloemfontein region's technical division. You will lead the thermal design process for high-power computing hardware, from concept to validation, ensuring reliability in demanding environments.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with Thermal Sciences, 6+ years’ experience, and proficiency in CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent or Star-CCM+.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Thermal Sciences or Heat Transfer.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in thermal management design for electronic systems.
• Proficiency in CFD software and thermal modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer mechanisms, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with thermal testing equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate innovative thermal management solutions for high-power electronic systems.
• Utilize CFD and thermal analysis tools to simulate and predict thermal performance.
• Perform detailed heat transfer calculations and component-level thermal analysis.
• Specify and select TIMs, heat sinks, fans, and other cooling components.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and product development teams to integrate thermal solutions seamlessly.
• Develop thermal test plans, conduct experiments, and analyze results to validate designs.
• Identify and mitigate thermal-related risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, analysis reports, and test procedures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in thermal management for electronics.

Skills

CFD

Heat transfer

Thermal simulations

ANSYS Fluent

Star-CCM+

Thermodynamics

Data acquisition

Problem solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences) or PhD

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Star-CCM+

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in high-performance computing hardware, is actively recruiting a Senior Thermal Management Engineer for a fully remote position. This role is essential for designing and optimizing advanced cooling solutions for their next-generation server and data center products. You will be responsible for the entire thermal design process, from concept to validation, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in demanding operating environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to work from anywhere, collaborating with a talented, globally distributed team. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of heat transfer principles, fluid dynamics, and advanced simulation techniques. Our client is committed to fostering a remote-first culture that encourages innovation and provides significant professional growth opportunities. This role supports the development efforts originating from the Bloemfontein, Free State region's technical division.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate innovative thermal management solutions for high-power electronic systems.
• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and thermal analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, Icepak) to simulate and predict thermal performance.
• Perform detailed heat transfer calculations and component-level thermal analysis.
• Specify and select thermal interface materials (TIMs), heat sinks, fans, and other cooling components.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and product development teams to integrate thermal solutions seamlessly.
• Develop thermal test plans, conduct experiments, and analyze results to validate designs.
• Identify and mitigate thermal-related risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, analysis reports, and test procedures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in thermal management for electronics.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a specialization in Thermal Sciences or Heat Transfer.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in thermal management design, specifically for electronic systems.
• Proficiency in CFD software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+) and thermal modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer mechanisms, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with thermal testing equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with server, networking, or high-performance computing hardware is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in the data center and computing industry.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual work culture.
• Contribution to projects that define the future of high-performance computing.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.