Thermal Engineer
Supermicro•San Jose, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Supermicro Computer is seeking a motivated and passionate Thermal Engineer to support the thermal architecture, design, analysis, and validation of thermal solutions for networking server and data storage products. This entry-to-mid level role focuses on contributing to the integration of thermal and mechanical designs within server and rack systems for new products. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational background in thermal engineering principles and a desire to grow in chassis/rack design for enterprise electronics. This role will be based in our headquarters, located in San Jose, CA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s preferred) in Aerospace, Thermal, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of experience in thermal engineering (or equivalent academic projects/internships with strong thermal focus)
- Basic knowledge of thermal management hardware (computer or server is a plus), heat transfer principles, materials, and cooling devices
- Familiarity with general mechanical/thermal engineering analysis, validation, documentation, and communication practices
- Understanding of mechanical/thermal topics (cooling devices, airflow, temperature management, power considerations, mechanical design) is required
- Strong team player with a positive working spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- knowledge of electrical/power systems or HVAC is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and designing thermal solutions for chassis/rack systems in data center applications, following industry standards
- Support evaluation of system layout, power consumption, airflow, acoustics, sensors, and related mechanical requirements
- Contribute to component, system, and rack-level thermal and mechanical design activities for cooling systems
- Help prepare product drawings, BOMs, SOPs, DFM documents, and basic system design/test reports
- Participate in thermal/mechanical debugging, system optimization, and documentation efforts
- Analyze basic structural and thermal aspects to support feasibility assessments and help specify thermal interface materials and manufacturing processes
- Support the team in exploring and applying new techniques for thermal/mechanical development and validation
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- participation in bonus and equity award programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
