Product Solutions Architect - Thermal (Remote)

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Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in thermal systems, including heat transfer, microfluidics, refrigerant systems, and multi-stage heat exchangers.
• Proven experience leading design efforts for thermal components and systems in data center or similar environments.
• Expertise in CRAC units, liquid cooling systems, and data center thermal management is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in CFD simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, FLOtherm XT, STAR-CCM+, or similar) for fluid and thermal analysis.
• Expertise in data center high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) system design and installations, along with experience in heat transfer modeling, microchannel design, and refrigerant-based systems.
• Familiarity with cold plate design, chip-level heat transfer techniques, and the composition and chemistry of data center liquids is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD tools is advantageous for design collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to assess complex technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, and align with strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts in thermal system definition and sizing, focusing on heat transfer methods, microfluidics, single- and two-phase refrigerant systems, and multi-stage heat transfer technologies.
• Design and simulation of thermal components, system building blocks, and product thermal definitions, ensuring products seamlessly integrate into data center environments and alignment with customer requirements.
• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to simulate, analyze, and optimize thermal and fluid flow performance. Provide actionable recommendations for design enhancements and system efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams (e.g., sales, product management, and services) and external partners (e.g., vendors) to deliver innovative thermal solutions from concept to implementation.
• Identify and address customer challenges, product gaps, and emerging market needs by developing and deploying advanced thermal management solutions.
• Stay at the forefront of thermal and data center cooling trends by engaging in market analysis and identifying opportunities for innovation in refrigerant and heat transfer technologies.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the initial design and deployment of liquid cooling products and solutions, ensuring rigorous validation and performance testing.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members, share technical expertise across teams, and contribute to white papers, technical proposals, and industry presentations.