Entry Level Systems Thermal Modeler

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted: 6 days ago
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JOB TITLE: Entry Level Systems Thermal Modeler 2027 -Poughkeepsie, NY As part of the hardware development organization, the Entry Level Systems Thermal Modeler 2027 will design, prototype, and validate next-generation compute systems by integrating mechanical, electrical, firmware, and materials engineering. The role involves developing and optimizing components, building hardware prototypes, performing failure analysis, and modeling system-level thermal performance to improve cooling, manufacturability, and efficiency. Key responsibilities include applying design-of-experiments methods to evaluate processes and materials while supporting manufacturing readiness. Candidates must utilize CAD tools like SolidWorks, Allegro, or Cadence, alongside simulation environments such as Ansys Fluent, Icepak, or Flotherm. The position focuses on thermal and mechanical modeling for air and liquid cooled systems to solve complex hardware reliability and serviceability problems within high-performance compute platforms.

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CAD CFD SolidWorks Allegro Cadence Ansys Fluent Icepak Flotherm FEM DOE Hardware Design Mechanical Engineering Firmware Engineering Failure Analysis Manufacturing Readiness

What you'll do

Develop and optimize mechanical, thermal, and electrical components using CAD and CFD tools.
Build and test hardware prototypes while performing debug and failure analysis.
Drive reliability and serviceability improvements for next-generation compute systems.
Model system-level thermal performance to enhance cooling, manufacturability, and efficiency.
Apply design-of-experiments (DOE) methods to evaluate processes, materials, and hardware designs.
Support process and materials development and manufacturing readiness in R&D environments.
Integrate equipment IT within research and development environments.

What we're looking for

M.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Fluid Science.
Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and/or project management.
Hands-on experience with hardware design, CAD tools (SolidWorks, Allegro, Cadence or equivalent), and modeling/simulation environments.
Strong analytical and communication skills with a focus on collaboration and data-driven problem solving.
Lab-based development or validation work skills (preferred).
Advanced technical degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) in relevant disciplines (preferred).
Experience leading project teams or cross-functional technical initiatives (preferred).
Bachelor's Degree.

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