Senior Thermal Engineer: CFD & Liquid Cooling; Equity

Senior Thermal Engineer

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Labs, headquartered in sunny San Diego, CA, is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with advanced 3D printing technologies. We’re looking for a skilled Senior Thermal Engineer to join our team.

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Labs is focused on accelerating metal additive manufacturing adoption and enabling new applications with our patented Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) processes. Since closing our Series B funding round, we are rapidly expanding our team to advance and commercialize our disruptive technology.

If you are excited about the opportunity to change the future of manufacturing in collaboration with our growing team, then come join us! Backed by industry-leading partners, including Mark Cuban, Intel Capital, TDK Ventures, Stanley Black & Decker, and NEA:
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Labs is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, and we are excited to bring in diverse minds and perspectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work in a fast paced environment in which you are required to develop and analyze thermal management products.
• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses for liquid cooled products; evaluate and post-process results to inform and recommend design decisions.
• Develop thermal analyses reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business development and product teams to identify and develop new product opportunities.
• Work directly with customers to develop thermal management solutions that take advantage of our high-resolution 3D metal printing technology.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, preferably thermal or mechanical engineering.
• 4+ years of direct industry experience in a thermal design and/or analysis role. Specifically seeking experience in liquid cooling.
• Expert in advanced modeling and analysis, e.g. via CFD in Ansys Fluent, FloEFD, or Celsius EC.
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Strong organizational skills while also being able to operate in an ambiguous startup environment.
• Hands‑on experience in thermal testing and data analysis. Proficient in developing test setups to experimentally evaluate and validate the performance of various thermal products.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing processes and materials.
• You must have a growth mindset, exhibit extreme accountability, and be self‑motivated to succeed in this role.

Desirable

Skills and Experience:

• Product Management experience in the thermal management space for data centers.
• Master or PhD of Engineering in relevant discipline.
• Proficient in design via 3D CAD software, e.g. Solid Works, nTopology.

Why Work at Fabric8

Labs?

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including equity compensation, health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with employer match; and an unmetered vacation policy.
• Work with a team of bright and highly motivated individuals who are focused on achieving a common goal.
• We have a collaborative work environment where we work in tight knit teams focused on transforming manufacturing technology.
• Regular catered company events and celebrations, and a fully stocked breakroom.

Other information

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to type, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Routinely required to move around the facility.
• May require travel (domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs, up to 10%
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Fabric8

Labs prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay:
From $ per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance