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As a Principal Thermal Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems, managing deployment and manufacturing with external partners. You will be responsible for developing technical specifications, overseeing the qualification and mass production of cooling solutions, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Your daily work involves validating engineering designs across mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical interfaces while auditing supplier processes for compliance. The role requires expertise in cold plate systems, coolant chemistries, and scaling technologies from proof-of-concept to production. You will utilize knowledge of ASHRAE, OCP, and RoHS standards to solve complex thermal management challenges for high-performance computing and data centers. Essential skills include experience in supplier development, technical troubleshooting, and the ability to translate complex information into actionable guidance for manufacturing partners.
Fluid Dynamics
Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer
Mechanical Design
Thermal Management
Liquid Cooling
Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
Product Development
Simulation
Validation Testing
Technical Documentation
Data Center Infrastructure