Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer

Flex (Flextronics)

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Work type
On-site
Location
Littleton, MA
Salary
$153,500–$211,000 / yr
Posted
31 days ago

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Similar $177k
This role $182k
$131k most similar roles pay here $220k

This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$208,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

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About Flex (Flextronics)

Flex (formerly Flextronics) is a global technology, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider helping companies design, build, and deliver products across industries. Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Services

Flex (Flextronics) currently has 9 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,500–$173,900 across 7 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer

As a Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer at JetCool in Littleton, MA, you will join our innovative team focused on advancing liquid cooling solutions for AI and high-performance computing. You will lead the design and optimization of complex fluid and thermal systems, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards from concept to production. Your responsibilities include collaborating with customers to integrate these systems into broader product architectures, driving simulation efforts, and conducting validation tests. Additionally, you will mentor engineers across various levels, contribute to new product innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, and support the resolution of technical issues throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires deep expertise in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and a minimum of 7 years of experience in data center thermal management or related industries, including at least 3 years with Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs).

What you'll do

  • Lead architecture and design of complex fluid and thermal systems for advanced computing platforms.
  • Own mechanical and fluid system deliverables from concept to production, ensuring compliance with requirements.
  • Serve as technical partner to customers, supporting integration of fluid solutions into broader product architectures.
  • Drive simulation and test efforts to validate performance and material compatibility across operating conditions.
  • Develop and approve engineering documentation in accordance with industry standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Lead design reviews, presenting technical tradeoffs and recommendations to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in fluid system design for data center thermal management.
  • At least 3+ years of direct experience with Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) required.
  • Deep expertise in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer principles.
  • Proven track record in new product development from concept to validation testing.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot complex fluid systems.
  • Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams in a structured environment.
  • Technical leadership with clear ownership of mechanical design deliverables.

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