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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Thermal Engineer - **Company:** Super Micro Computer, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Centers, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Monitoring of Systems, Operational Data Store, Systems Development Life Cycle, System Testing, Systems Integration, Performance Testing, Reliability of Systems - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88133684/1 ## About the Role * BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering * 5+ years of hands-on experience in thermal management, liquid cooling, fluid systems, mechanical design, data center infrastructure, or a related field. Relevant internships, laboratory experience, or academic project work may be considered. * Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, laboratory equipment, thermal/fluid testing, or data center cooling infrastructure is preferred. * Foundational understanding of Direct-to-Chip (D2C) liquid cooling, heat exchangers, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. * Working knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, hydraulic networks, pressure/flow relationships, and basic CFD concepts. * Familiarity with Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) operation, pumps, control valves, manifolds, piping systems, and liquid cooling architectures. * Understanding fundamental thermal resistance, heat transfer, flow balancing, pressure drop, and system performance concepts. * Basic knowledge of coolant chemistry and materials compatibility, including corrosion control, bio-fouling prevention, glycol-based coolants, and dielectric fluids. * Hands-on familiarity with temperature, pressure, flow, and other laboratory instrumentation, including sensors, data acquisition systems, and test equipment. * Ability to interpret system data and perform diagnostic troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root-cause analysis for thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical issues. * Familiarity with BMS/PLC systems, instrumentation, telemetry, or control systems is a plus. * Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to document test results, troubleshoot systems, maintain engineering documentation, and communicate effectively. * Demonstrates a hands-on, analytical, and continuous-learning mindset, with the ability to work effectively in laboratory, data center, and field environments. ## Description The Supermicro Data Center team is seeking a Data Center Thermal Engineer to support the design, validation, and operational maintenance of advanced liquid cooling infrastructure across our AI lab(s) and next-generation data center facilities. This role focuses on assisting with fluid system integration, Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) monitoring, heat rejection loop testing, assisting in high-density GPU cluster thermal management, and cooling tower management, maintenance, monitoring. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist with the specification, evaluation, installation, and physical assembly of high-density liquid cooling systems, including primary and secondary fluid loops, Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), manifolds, piping, and associated interfaces. * Troubleshoot hydraulic, thermal, and mechanical issues and support root-cause analysis (RCA) to identify and resolve system performance and reliability issues. * Support site commissioning, system energization, functional verification, and performance testing of large-scale liquid cooling installations. * Develop and maintain operational runbooks, procedures, and troubleshooting documentation for liquid cooling infrastructure. * Assist with monitoring and managing fluid chemistry, material compatibility, pressure-drop budgets, flow requirements, and system redundancy. * Set up, validate, and monitor sensors and instrumentation, and support control-logic frameworks for real-time BMS/PLC data collection, system monitoring, and telemetry analytics. * Lead or coordinate Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) reviews and support rapid-response containment and recovery procedures for fluid leaks, thermal excursions, and other cooling-system anomalies. * Collaborate closely with senior hardware engineers, thermal engineers, controls engineers, and facility deployment teams during system development, integration, and high-density site expansions. * Inspect, evaluate, and assist with qualification and testing of vendor-supplied components, including quick-disconnect couplings (QDCs), heat exchangers, valves, pumps, piping materials, manifolds, sensors, and cooling fluids. * Support system validation by collecting and analyzing flow, pressure, temperature, and other operational data to verify performance against design requirements. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on system reliability, maintainability, scalability, safety, and operational efficiency. ## Related Videos - [AI Factories at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1139-ai-factories-at-scale) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)