Data Center Thermal Technician

Data Center Thermal Technician – Associate II Role description: Data Center Thermal Technician with experience in thermal cooling systems and mechanical assemblies for servers and electronic equipment. Responsibilities Assemble, install, test, and maintain thermal management solutions, including cold plates, heat sinks, and heat pipes. Assemble cooling assemblies for servers and electronic systems. Work with Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) and associated thermal equipment. Perform mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of pumps, tubes and piping systems, filters, valves, flow meters, connectors, and fittings. Support integration and testing of air‑cooled and liquid‑cooled systems for GPUs, CPUs, AI/HPC servers, and semiconductor/chip cooling applications. Conduct leak testing, pressure testing, and thermal validation activities. Interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation. Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards. Collaborate with engineering and production teams for system builds, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Maintain tools, equipment, and records related to assembly and maintenance activities. Qualifications High school diploma or associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 2‑5 years of experience in thermal equipment and cooling systems. Experience handling and maintaining CDUs (Cooling Distribution Units). Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in fluid and thermal systems. Familiarity with liquid cooling and air cooling technologies used in servers or electronic hardware. Ability to work with mechanical components including pumps, valves, tubing, filters, and flow meters. Knowledge of thermal interface materials, cooling loops, and heat transfer concepts is preferred. Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow SOPs/work instructions. Good troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Compensation & Location Location: California Compensation Range: $56,000 – $84,000 per year. Benefits Benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave, 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for eligible expenses. Equal Employment Opportunity UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UST reserves the right to redefine roles and responsibilities as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr