Senior Principal Thermal Engineer; Rack-Level Data Center Solutions

Senior Principal Thermal Engineer

Thermal Engineering leads and delivers the development of innovative and compliant thermal design solutions, as well as cross-functional interfaces for computer systems and peripherals. Our team conducts the analysis, feasibility studies and testing of thermal products, instruments, subassemblies and packaging for new and existing products – and then oversees the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing organizations.

As AI growth is accelerating, Dell Technologies is developing ground-breaking technologies and customer solutions to lead the industry. These technologies are rapidly changing and we’re developing best-in class AI, Cloud, High Performance Computing (HPC), Edge computing devices and enterprise networking, server and storage products.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer on our IT Rack Infrastructure Engineering team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts or Austin, Texas.

As a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer, you will collaborate with our global thermal, electrical and mechanical engineering community to develop Rack-Level Data Center solutions for Dell’s enterprise customers and partners.

• Design rack-level heat exchange and coolant distribution systems
• Develop coolant distribution solutions within the loop for parallel flow solutions and support cooling network sizing
• Create and evaluate concepts for new, innovative air and liquid cooling solutions and assess feasibility
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams to drive design trade‑offs in rack‑level air and liquid cooling solutions
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, cost‑effective and highly reliable

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

• 12+ years in a thermal engineering role to include experience with server rack cooling systems within Data Centers or equivalent skill
• Expertise in internal fluid dynamics and heat transfer
• Experience with electronics cooling, cooling distribution units (CDUs) and thermal systems controls
• Skilled at analyzing options and selecting critical design elements for product development
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with and influence global teams

• BS, MS or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $174,250-$225,500.

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