ISG Hardware Engineer 1 - Material Science

Dell Technologies•Round Rock, TX

5d•$85,502 - $110,649

About The Position

Dell Technologies is seeking an entry-level Materials and Chemistry Engineer to support advanced liquid cooling technologies for data center solutions. The role is part of the Mechanical Engineering team in Round Rock, Texas, and involves working across multiple liquid cooling projects. Most of the workday is spent in a laboratory performing hands-on experiments, analytical testing, sample preparation, data collection, and materials characterization. The results support product design, material selection, reliability decisions, and Dell Technologies' materials strategy. The engineer works alongside senior engineers and cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, and reliability engineers. The role also contributes to failure analysis and root-cause investigations by examining field-return and test samples, documenting observations, and communicating findings. Candidates should be comfortable handling chemicals, operating laboratory equipment, following safety procedures, and managing accurate records across concurrent projects.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic research, in chemical analysis, materials characterization, or a related laboratory environment.
Hands-on experience operating one or more analytical techniques such as FTIR, UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, MS, IC, SEM/EDS, XRD, XPS, ICP, electrochemical analysis, or similar techniques.
Foundational understanding of corrosion mechanisms, coolant chemistry, fluid/material compatibility, coatings, and surface-treatment methods.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, repeatable data collection and thorough documentation.
Comfort working in a laboratory for most of the workday, including handling chemicals, operating equipment, and following safety procedures.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to summarize laboratory findings and provide project-team updates.
Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, manage priorities, and maintain organized records across concurrent test programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Academic or professional research experience involving long-duration materials exposure, accelerated aging, or environmental testing.
Background in or exposure to direct-to-chip liquid cooling, metallurgical principles, or metal-joining methods such as welding, brazing, or soldering.
Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or structured data management tools.
Experience with sample preparation techniques such as metallographic mounting, polishing, cross-sectioning, and microscopy.
Coursework or project experience related to polymer degradation, electrochemistry, or surface science.
Curiosity about how materials behave in real-world systems and a desire to grow into a materials engineering career.

Responsibilities

Perform daily laboratory work, including sample preparation, instrument setup, test execution, data collection, and post-test analysis across multiple concurrent projects.
Operate and maintain analytical instruments, including FTIR, UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, MS, IC, SEM/EDS, XRD, XPS, ICP, and electrochemical testing equipment.
Characterize metals, polymers, elastomers, composites, coatings, and coolant fluids to evaluate compatibility, degradation, and performance over time.
Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations by examining field-return and test samples, documenting observations, and delivering findings to senior engineers.
Provide timely laboratory results to mechanical, thermal, and reliability engineers; flag anomalies; and translate raw data into clear summaries that inform design and specification decisions.