Thermal Engineer – Santa Clara, California
Saba Talent
What You’ll Do
Design and develop thermal solutions, including heatsinks, cold plates, liquid cooling loops, and
other innovative cooling systems.
Lead and execute thermal modeling and simulations using industry-standard tools to optimize
performance.
Conduct thorough thermal testing and validation to ensure designs meet rigorous operational
requirements.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal designs seamlessly into
broader system architectures.
Build and manage strong technical relationships with suppliers, ensuring high-quality thermal
solutions.
Proactively troubleshoot and resolve thermal challenges to maintain system reliability.
Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with emerging technologies, trends, and industry
standards in thermal engineering.
What You Bring Technical Expertise
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with emphasis in heat transfer (B.S.
required, M.S. preferred).
10+ years of experience in thermal design; 5+ years of experience designing thermal
components and systems for data center network equipment, preferred.
Proficiency in thermal modeling tools such as Flotherm, Flotherm-XT, and/or IcePak.
Experience and deep working knowledge of data center air cooling technologies, practices, and
strategies:
o Vapor chambers, heat pipes, and other phase change devices
o Various heat sink types and design parameters
o High performance fans and their selection/operating parameters
o Thermal interface materials and their selection/design parameters
o Environmental requirements
o Rack mounted ITE design constraints
Experience with designing liquid cooling components/loops desired, but not required.
Deep knowledge of heat transfer principles and their application in real-world scenarios.
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex thermal challenges.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, to work effectively with diverse teams and
suppliers.
A proactive mindset with a passion for staying current on advancements in thermal technologies
and AI infrastructure needs.
