Thermal Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Thermal Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Thermal Design Engineer to support the development and optimization of next-generation power distribution and infrastructure products for data center environments. This role involves designing, analyzing, and improving product-level thermal performance using simulation-driven design methodologies. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and efficiency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis and simulation of electro-mechanical products using Autodesk CFD and Omniverse-enabled simulation environments.
• Model heat transfer behavior including conduction, convection, and liquid cooling systems.
• Develop simulation-driven design improvements to optimize product performance, power density, and thermal efficiency.
• Support new product development initiatives through early-stage design validation and risk mitigation.
• Evaluate thermal performance of high-current busbars, PDUs, and liquid-cooled power distribution systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate thermal solutions into product architecture.
• Generate simulation reports to support design reviews and qualification efforts.
• Support validation testing efforts by correlating simulation results with empirical data.
• Participate in design for manufacturability and reliability assessments.
• Assist in failure analysis and root cause investigations related to thermal performance.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in thermal design of electro-mechanical or power electronic products.
• Experience with thermal management of high-power electrical systems or data center infrastructure.
• Familiarity with liquid cooling systems and cold-plate design.
• Experience with busbar systems, PDUs, or rack-level power distribution.
• Knowledge of OCP hardware architectures and data center cooling methodologies.
• Experience with multi-physics simulation environments.
• Experience integrating CAD designs into simulation environments.
• Experience supporting rack-level liquid-cooled 48V or 400V power architectures.
• Experience with writing ECOs using PLM software.
• Experience with performing Hipot and thermal testing.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of thermal-specific engineering experience.
• Experience with data center projects or other power electronics.
• A self-starter with the ability to manage projects independently.
• Proficiency in CAD software, with flexibility on the specific program.

This is a Permanent position based out of Reno, NV.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Strong work-life balance (40-hour week, most engineers are leaving by 4pm every day.), positive environment, comprehensive benefits (401K match, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays). Annual bonus paid every March. 126 hours of vacation + 1 floater Annual Merit Increases

This is a fully onsite position in Reno,NV.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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