Thermal and Performance Architect

Job Summary

This role serves as a senior mechanical and thermal engineering leader responsible for driving large complex initiatives that directlyimpactthe companys long-range goals and product strategy. The position defines and leads 35 yeartechnology roadmaps for thermal and mechanical engineeringidentifyingkey inflection points in Phase Change Materials (PCM) vapor chamber technologies and active cooling innovations.

The roleoperatesat the system architecture levelleveragingdeep technicalexpertisein thermal fluids simulation and hardware design to influence decision-making at the highest organizational levels. This leader partners closely with silicon vendors software firmware and hardware teams to co-design solutionsoptimizedfor performance performance per watt acoustics skin temperature and formfactor while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards across multiple organizations and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year thermal technology roadmapsidentifyingand advancing innovations in PCM vapor chambers fans heat pipes and active cooling solutions across the portfolio

• Partner with silicon vendors to co-design systems based on power delivery profiles and thermal maps influencing early platform and architectural decisions

• Lead deep-dive architectural and competitive analysis of thermal solutions tomaintainleadership in performance performance per watt and industrial design constraints

• Drive development of advanced CFD workflows to predict both steady-state and transient thermal behavior during early architecture phases

• Establish system-level simulation frameworks that correlate thermal throttling behaviors with real-world software benchmarks and workloads

• Architect advanced thermal tuning algorithms to balance skin temperature fan acoustics and system performance for real-life use cases

• Lead multiple project teams of mechanical and thermal engineers along with internal and outsourced development partners across all phases of development including concept design validation tooling testing and production readiness

• Provide architectural consultation design input and feedback across new product development and design reviews spanning multiple organizations

• Review designs and project activities for compliance with engineering standards development guidelines and quality requirements providing actionable feedback to improve product outcomes

• Troubleshoot complex mechanical thermal electrical and system-level issues with minimal supervision

• Guide and mentor less-experienced engineers setting a standard for thermal design innovation rigor and excellence

• Participate inidentifyingand developing future technical leaders within the organization

Education & Experience Recommended

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Mechanical Engineeringwith a focus on Thermal Fluids

• Typically10 years of experience in similar roles such as Principal or Senior Thermal Performance Engineer

• Extensive experience across the hardware development lifecycle from early architecture through production

Required Technical Expertise

• Strong thermal analysisexpertiseusing CFD tools such asFlothermXT FLOEFDIcepak or equivalent

• Experience using thermal mockups and validation methods to confirm thermal solutions during early architecture phases

• Hands-on experience with:

• Fans heat pipes vapor chambers fluidic and microfluidic cooling designs

• Relating skin temperature acoustics and system performance

• Designing sheet metal and plastic components including associated production tooling and manufacturing processes

• Solid understanding of manufacturing and ODM production processes (strong plus)

• Proficiencywith CAD and simulation tools including:

• PTC Creo SolidWorks ANSYS

• Finite Element Methods and 3D modeling

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical and Thermal Engineering

• Thermal Management & Performance Optimization

• New Product Development & Product Lifecycle Management

• Prototyping and Manufacturing Processes

• Injection Molding Machining Sheet Metal Design

• Engineering Design Process & System Architecture

Cross-Organizational Skills

• Effective executive-level communication

• Results orientation and ownership mindset

• Learning agility in fast-evolving technology environments

• Digital fluency across hardwaresoftware boundaries

• Strong customer and user-centric design perspective

Impact & Scope

• Influences multiple functions and disciplines across HP

• Shapes long-term thermal and mechanical strategy across the product portfolio

Complexity

• Invents develops and introduces new thermal methods frameworks and technologies thatimpactmultiple disciplines platforms and work groups

Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties skills responsibilities knowledge etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.