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Senior System Thermal Design Engineer

Intel
Folsom, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Job Details : Job Description :

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the links below.

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This role is within Intel's Client Computing Group. CCG is a computing paradigm where services and data reside in scalable data centers, and those services and data can be accessed by any connected device over the Internet. Responsible for designing and optimizing processors, chipsets and other hardware for consumer devices while also working on the software ecosystem, including drivers and utilities that enhance user experience.

In this role, you will partner with system architect, electrical engineers and other key platform disciplines, working with external OEM / ODM customers, to design leading edge innovative client products.

Your specific responsibility will include but not limited to :

1) Collaborates cross-functionally with design, power, reliability, electrical, and mechanical teams to understand the system requirements and constraints, align design target with customers, and co-define the optimal system architecture to achieve the targets.

2) Drives end to end thermal design and development from initial concept to fruition ensuring thermal objectives are met for the targeted system design.

3) Conduct thermal analysis, designs, prototypes, and testing for air and liquid cooling solutions at various stages of product life cycle as necessary.

4) Lead thermal design reviews and resolve problems identified.

5) Drive continuous technical readiness by ecosystem partnership, conducting research, experiments, prototypes, and testing relevant to thermal engineering discipline.

6) Be the customer voice to drive continuous improvement in Intel platform definition, thermal design guidance, collateral, etc.

Senior System Thermal Design Engineer should possess the following behavior attributes :

  • Team player who understands inter-dependencies among various technical disciplines in system design, and willing to explore optimal solution to achieve best product.
  • Good communicator who works effectively with internal and external (OEM / ODM) partners.
  • Ability to create and drive concepts to innovative solutions.
  • Clear and effective technical communication, both verbal and written.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective team player with continuous learning mindset.

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.

What we need to see (Minimum Qualifications) :

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Thermal Engineering or other related degree with 6 years of relevant design experience, OR Master's degree in Mechanical / Thermal Engineering or other related degree with 4 years of relevant design experience.
  • 5 years' experience in at least one of the thermal analysis tools (Flotherm, Icepak, 6-Sigma or similar).
  • Preferred Qualifications :

    1) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Thermal Engineering or other related degree with 9 years of relevant design experience, OR Master's degree in Mechanical / Thermal Engineering or other related degree with 7 years of relevant design experience.

    2) Extensive hands-on experience in thermal solution design, analysis, testing in client or other electronical devices.

    3) Experience with CAD tools (Pro / E Creo, Wildfire 5.0, or SolidWorks).

    Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork / classes / research.

    Benefits at Intel

    Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

    Job Type : Experienced Hire

    Shift :

    Shift 1 (United States of America)

    Primary Location :

    US, Oregon, Hillsboro

    Additional Locations :

    US, California, Folsom

    Business group :

    The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

    Posting Statement :

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

    Position of Trust

    N / A

    Benefits :

    We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here :

    https : / / jobs.intel.com / en / benefits

    Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US :

    186,070.00-$262,680.00

    S al ary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

    Work Model for this Role

    This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

  • Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
  • Salary : $186,070 - $262,680

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