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.

What you’ll achieve
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.

You will

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

Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

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

Desirable Requirements

BS, MS or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field

Compensation

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

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

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Job ID:R283898

Senior Principal Thermal Engineer (Rack-Level Data Center Solutions)