Senior Thermal Engineer - Sunnyvale, California, United States of America

Senior Thermal EngineerThis role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office Who We Are: · Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, prot ...

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Senior Thermal EngineerThis role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Thermal Engineer to support the design, analysis, and validation of cooling solutions for high-density electronic systems. This role focuses on practical thermal engineering, detailed analysis, CFD simulation, and hands-on lab testing to ensure products meet strict thermal performance and reliability requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed thermal analysis and CFD simulations (FloTHERM preferred; ICEPAK acceptable) for electronic systems and components.
• Develop and specify thermal solutions including heat sinks, vapor chambers, heat pipes, fans, and thermal interface materials (TIMs).
• Conduct thermal feasibility studies, airflow analysis, and pressure drop evaluations.
• Review mechanical designs (SolidWorks, Pro/E/Creo) to ensure proper integration of cooling solutions.
• Create and execute thermal test plans; supervise lab testing and interpret results.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and system engineers to resolve thermal issues and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Prepare clear technical reports and communicate findings to engineering teams.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and support cross-functional development activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME required).
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including 4+ years in thermal engineering for electronics.
• Requires strong proficiency in air‑cooled electronics, fan selection, airflow optimization, and heat‑sink technologies.
• Experience with liquid‑cooling architectures is a desirable plus.
• Proficiency with CFD tools (FloTHERM strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of CAD tools for model review.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with thermal testing and lab equipment.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering.
• Background in networking, server, telecom, aerospace, or other high-reliability industries.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

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– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 92, ,500 in California
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