Principal Thermal Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect system-level thermal solutions including cold plates, heat sinks, vapor chambers, fans, and airflow or coolant pathways
• Conduct analytical modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, and empirical testing
• Drive thermal architecture decisions balancing performance, acoustics, cost, and long-term reliability
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams, suppliers, and ODM/JDM partners
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with quality and sustainability standards

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in thermal engineering, including design of cold plates, heat sinks, and/or advanced electro-thermal components
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer, internal and external fluid dynamics, and electronics cooling
• Proficiency in Creo for mechanical design and FloEFD (or equivalent tools) for thermal simulation
• Hands-on experience interpreting CFD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results
• Expertise in system-level thermal architecture and engineering tradeoffs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with liquid cooling systems and Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs)
• Experience with advanced air-cooling methods used in rack-level data center AI solutions

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare programs
• Award-winning financial wellness tools and resources
• Generous leave of absence for new parents and caregivers
• Industry-leading wellness platform

About the Company

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live, and play. We are developing ground-breaking technologies in AI, Cloud, High Performance Computing (HPC), and enterprise networking to lead the industry.