Thermal Architect

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We are looking for a Thermal Architect to join our world-class System Architecture Team in Jabil Taiwan. This role plays a critical part in shaping the next-generation thermal design strategy for high-performance server platforms, and will be a key driver in system-level feasibility studies and architecture definition.

You will drive thermal architecture from the concept phase, working closely with EE, ME, BIOS, BMC, and power architects to deliver robust, cost-effective, and scalable thermal architecture solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system-level thermal architecture for high-power server platforms (e.g., GPU servers, liquid cooling, MGX)

• Ensure compliance with Intel and AMD thermal requirements for enterprise-grade platforms

• Conduct feasibility studies and trade-off analyses for various thermal solutions

• Collaborate with teams to define thermal requirements during concept and RFQ stages

• Interface with suppliers and customers to drive early technical alignment and innovation

• Participate in technical engagement with global customers, helping evangelize Jabil's capabilities

• Contribute to Architecture Decks, NUDDs, PRD input, and building block definition

• Evaluate air/liquid cooling technologies and industry trends to build roadmap strategies

• Evaluate and compare thermal technologies including heat pipe, vapor chamber, cold plate, and high-flow liquid cooling.

• Monitor and incorporate industry trends and thermal guidelines including DC-MHS and ORV3

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience in Thermal architecture and implementation

• Familiar with CFD tools (e.g., Icepak, FloTHERM)

• Proven experience delivering thermal design in concept or early stages

• Ability to propose innovative ideas and trade-offs based on system constraints

• Familiarity with MGX, ORV3, DC-MHS, and hyperscaler thermal specs is a plus

• Experience in networking thermal architecture (e.g., 800G/400G/200G switch) will be considered a plus.

Desired Traits & Skills

• System-level thinking and ownership mindset

• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality results on time

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and structured in architecture planning

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global team environment

• Fluent in English; capable of interfacing with US stakeholders and customers

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Thermal, or related Engineering fields

• 15+ years experience in server thermal design and architecture work; networking thermal experience

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