Senior Thermal Design Engineer

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

8d•$152,000 - $253,000

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Thermal Product Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation products and thermal solutions. Within the One Team model, the engineer will contribute to collaborative product design and development across one or potentially multiple business segments, including Data Center, Automotive, Robotics, Gaming graphics, and NVIDIA Shield products. The work translates thermal technologies into designs, specifications, and manufacturing solutions spanning package to systems. The role is part of a multifunctional team defining and developing thermal solutions from concept through production. It involves close collaboration, use of state-of-the-art analytical and computational methods, and laboratory validation. The engineer will drive trade-offs and validation aligned with product goals and contribute to thermal solution designs from conceptualization through mass production.

Requirements

BSME or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in electronics thermal design.
Deep understanding of and passion for heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
Strong proficiency in at least one thermal simulation tool, such as Icepak, Flotherm, or Fluent.
Hands-on proficiency in thermal testing, including thermal sensors, automated data acquisition, system assembly, and data analysis techniques.
Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to guide and collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment.
Background in leading resources, including consultants, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with electronics cooling in one of NVIDIA's core business areas.
Well-rounded background in product conceptualization, design, and manufacturing, with good knowledge or experience from package to product level.
Knowledge of thermal solution manufacturing processes.
Experience with engineering statistical analysis methods and/or statistical process control for high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Work in a dynamic and fast-paced product development environment.
Design new thermal solutions for NVIDIA's next-generation products.
Investigate relevant technologies and design concepts.
Perform thermal simulations using industry-standard CFD tools.
Characterize thermal designs and electronic assemblies by building physical prototype assemblies, instrumenting them for testing, conducting tests with diagnostic software, summarizing data, and disassembling, modifying, and reassembling systems.
Present analysis summaries and test reports.
Drive design trade-offs and validation aligned with product goals, contributing to thermal solution designs from conceptualization through mass production.