Google · 4 days ago
Thermal Test Engineer, Platforms
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$122K/yr - $174K/yr
2+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to collaborate closely with the Thermal Product Design team. The role involves producing test plans, developing test fixtures, configuring hardware and software systems, and analyzing the thermal performance of hardware systems.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO
Responsibilities
Characterize and evaluate the thermal performance of high-power server/rack designs, including fans, pumps, heat sinks, thermal interface materials, and air baffles, using various lab equipment. Design and develop new lab equipment as needed
Collaborate, develop, and execute the test plan and test strategies in a timely manner. Perform the data analysis and test report generation. Measure, simulate, analyze, and improve the thermal performance of hardware
Setup, bring up the system, troubleshoot and debug the system in the Linux environment, including installing Linux operating system, firmware, software tools
Improve the testing environment and test execution strategy within owned hardware programs, design the needed test fixture for better engineering efficiency and data accuracy
Setup and maintain lab space, tools, and materials. Manage inventory of prototype devices and enforce lab safety and general housekeeping
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
2 years of experience working in a thermal design/test technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree
Experience with air/liquid cooled data center environments and its Linux testing environment and high power test environments
Experience with Linux and scripting in a research and development lab
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Experience with computational thermal/mechanical simulation software or analysis
Experience using hand tools such as drivers, hammers, drills and crimpers
Experience with thermal cooling technologies and developing test strategies and execution
Experience in manufacturing processes such as Design for Manufacturability (DFM)/Design for Assembly (DFA) or in design for large-scale deployment
Excellent software skills such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, Linux, Shell scripting, or any scripting languages
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
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