Thermal Architect

Job Details:

Job Description:

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 include but are not limited to:

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.

Qualifications:

You must possess the minimum qualifications 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. This position is not eligible for Intel's immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field (or MS with 3+ years working experience in mechanical engineering/thermal sciences.
• At least 6 months of laboratory experience with thermal testing and experimental setup
• Academic focus or at least 6 months of experience in the field of heat transfer fundamentals and thermal management principles

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Track record of translating experimental results into design recommendations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in thermal simulation tools (e.g., CFD, FEA) and experimental validation
• Ability to design, build, and operate thermal test equipment and instrumentation

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.

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, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-232,190.00 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. 

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.

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