Mechanical/Hardware Engineer (Thermal)

About the role

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

About the role

Job Family Definition

Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates materials, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility, design margin and validation analysis and empirical testing on new and modified designs. Leads and/or assists in architecture development and assessment. Evaluates reliability of materials, properties, designs, and techniques used in production.

May direct support personnel and/or partner organizations in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, prototype fabrication, and production tooling. Responsible for addressing thermal challenges in support of server designs. This position entails developing and delivering cost effective cooling solutions that are best in class thermally and acoustically.

Involves system level thermal design focusing on fan and heatsink technology, materials science, chemistry, fluid flow as well as system level control logic. The job will also include initial concept work, mechanical design, thermal simulation (Flotherm or other software) oversight, and creation of a mockup (dummy heat loads) and solution validation. Responsible for interfacing with vendors on an array of technical issues.

Some foreign travel necessary.

Management Level Definition

Contributions include applying intermediate level of subject matter expertise to solve common technical problems. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and recommendations for appropriate action. Works independently within an established framework and with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Leads multiple project teams of other mechanical hardware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of mechanical and thermal development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, validation, tooling and testing.
• Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on mechanical and thermal design and development
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality
• Provides domain-specific expertise and overall mechanical/thermal leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the mechanical and thermal design organization.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members
• Communicates well verbally, in writing, and graphically
• Works independently and as part of a team

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Typically 2-4 years experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Using ProEngineer or other 3D CAD software as a mechanical design tool.
• Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.
• Designing sheet metal and plastic parts and associated production tooling and processes.
• Using CFD and thermal mockups to validate thermal solution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.

Other Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding and experience in electronics packaging.
• Proficiency with CFD and thermal mockups to validate thermal solution.
• Excited about technology and has the desire to learn new tasks and technologies
• Ability to learn risk management skills (understands risk, assesses risk qualitatively, and uses techniques to measure performance of subcontractors and vendors)

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

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

Engineering

Job Level: TCP_02

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

• United States of America: Annual Salary USD 74,000 - 170,300 in Wisconsin

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."