Thermal Analysis Engineer

About This Role

• The Thermal Engineer will drive thermal design and analysis for GPU, AI accelerators, and data center products through both simulation and hands-on experimental work.
• This work in this role will support the enabling high-performance computing while meeting thermal requirements.
• You will assist in thermal design across silicon, package, and platform levels, supporting thermal performance optimization for advanced computing products, as well as perform laboratory testing and develop innovative thermal characterization methods.
• Key Responsibilities: Thermal Design and Analysis: • Support development of packaging thermal solutions for GPU/AI products • Support thermal design strategies for advanced packaging technologies, including chiplets and multi-chip modules • Perform thermal, electrical, and mechanical co-design optimization Laboratory and Experimental Work: • Design and execute experiments to characterize thermal performance of advanced package to system-level cooling technologies. • Develop innovative thermal metrology techniques for next-generation thermal management solutions (2-phase cooling systems, and microchannel heat spreaders). • Correlate experimental data with simulation results to improve predictive models Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with silicon design, packaging, and platform teams to ensure thermal compliance and performance. • Engage with external customers and ecosystem partners to align thermal solutions with product requirements.
• The candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.
• Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates Minimum Qualifications PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field with 2+ years working experience in thermal sciences.
• Minimum 2+ year of experience with thermal simulation tools (e.g., CFD, FEA) and/or experimental validation.
• Minimum 2+ heat transfer fundamentals and/or thermal management principles Preferred Qualifications • Hands-on laboratory experience with thermal testing and experimental setup • Ability to design, build, and operate thermal test equipment and instrumentation • 2+ years of experience with semiconductor or high-performance computing products • Practical experience with advanced cooling technologies such as immersion cooling, 2-phase cooling, or microchannel heat spreaders • Exposure to GPU/AI hardware thermal challenges • Experience developing innovative thermal metrology and measurement techniques • Experience with data acquisition systems and thermal instrumentation (thermocouples, IR cameras, flow meters, etc.) • Familiarity with statistical analysis and experimental data processing • Understanding of power electronics and energy efficiency concepts • Experience with prototype development and rapid testing methodologies • Track record of translating experimental results into design recommendations Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Arizona, Phoenix Additional Locations: Business group: Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly.
• We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments.
• Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.
• It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
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• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $164,470.00-232,190.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.
• Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.