Senior Principal Thermal Engineer

2 weeks ago


Santa Clara, CA, United States Dell Full time
Senior Principal Thermal Engineer

As AI growth is accelerating, we're developing ground-breaking technologies and customer solutions to lead the industry. These technologies are rapidly changing and we're developing the supplier base and internal capabilities to always stay ahead of demand. We're leading the industry, developing new technology and product strategies, and ensuring the supply base and Dell manufacturing operations are ready for the change. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential vendor partner opportunities with make/buy solutions. Our insights influence product designs and definitions, and we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer on our AI Infrastructure Enablement Team in Austin, Texas, Santa Clara, California or Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

What you'll achieve

Participate in the development of next-generation large-scale AI Infrastructure with focus on leading Cooling and thermal technologies - direct liquid cooling, cold plates, coolant distribution unit technology, heat exchanger, and rack integration technologies. Engage with high profile AI customers to optimize solutions for their applications. Work closely with the suppliers, CTO organization, and hardware engineering to enable the supply base to move at scale. Additionally, partner with Procurement and Operations to lead longer term supplier and category strategies.

You will:

Lead critical industry relationships with the supply base to develop advanced cooling technologies for AI solutions. Help develop business cases for future product strategies and position supply base for working in the Dell supply chain at scale. Specific activities include:
  • Supplier Engagement: Engage with the supply base on future technologies, identifying and developing leading technical capabilities
  • Supply Base Development: Build and mature the technical supply base to increase the number of potential sources and scalability
  • Time to Market Improvement: Improve speed to market and delivery by benchmarking customers to drive product standardization and eliminate custom designs
  • Next-Generation Readiness: Enhance readiness for next-generation (N+1, N+2) solution components
  • Cost and Supply Continuity: Build a product advantage in cost and/or continuity of supply for AI solutions
  • Procurement Collaboration: Engage with procurement on supplier development strategies
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
  • Technical Design and Pathfinding Experience: Senior-level experience in technical design with thermals / liquid cooling technologies
  • Industry and Supply Base Knowledge: Deep industry and supplier knowledge, particularly in product development and engineering
  • Relationship Building: Strong relationships with the supply base and the ability to build long-term technical engagement strategies
  • Technologies: Expertise in liquid and air-cooling solutions to support data center deployments. Deep knowledge of CDUs, cold plates, rear door heat exchangers and overall coolant distribution systems for data centers
Desirable Requirements
  • 15+ years industry experience with bachelor's degree or equivalent skill
  • Strong communication skills - strategic analysis, insight building, and cross-functional executive communications


Compensation: Dell is committed to Fair and Equitable compensation practices. The Base Salary Range for this role is $200,000-$260,000.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

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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.

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