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Thermal Senior Principal Engineer

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Thermal Senior Principal Engineer

Our Thermal Engineering team delivers the development of innovative and compliant thermal design solutions, as well as cross-functional interfaces for desktop, portable and mobile computer systems and peripherals. Our team conducts the feasibility studies and testing of commercial PC thermal products, instruments, subassemblies, and performance optimization for new and existing products – and then oversees the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing organizations.

Join us a Thermal Senior Principal Engineer on our Commercial Thermal Engineering Development team in Taipei to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you’ll achieve

As a Thermal Senior Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for leading efforts of internal and external thermal development teams in all development project activities. Starting from system architect stage, you will be proactively engaged to take the design coordination, which is including risk assessments, quality goal evaluations, well-organized planning to meet design requirements. Conducts thermal feasibility studies for new projects leveraging existing designs while also generating new designs and patents (Intellectual property). Accumulates through understanding of the thermal/mechanical development process and expert in planning and executing associated development activities.


You will:

  • Take charge of thermal development activities with cross-functional supervisions on the most complex commercial PC devices, subsystems and components and provides design guidance and solutions for difficult thermal issues.
  • Supports and influences integration of thermal strategy across technical disciplines internally and externally, especially drives technical partners to fulfill Dell’s thermal design requirement. Directs across products, technical disciplines and core teams on all thermal issues.
  • Viewed internally and externally as a thermal technology and tools expert (Tool: FloTherm, Creo, Solid works)​ Drive optimized performance between thermal requirement and acoustic requirement to deliver best customer experience.
  • Generate new process and specification to meet the newly developed technology trends, including AI PC strategy, and meets beyond-scoped customer’s expectation.   
  • Innovate patents to protect our core value and win the product competition.  


Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

  • Master’s degree in mechanical/thermal engineering and with +15 years’ experience in product design (laptop PC, desktop PC, and/or Commercial & Consumer Electronics a plus)
  • Sophisticated knowledge of mechanical, thermal and performance interactions, and ability to apply experienced understanding to resolve issues on specific thermal tasks.
  • Ability to motivate and direct a workgroup. Advanced understanding of appropriate system architectures and product development from thermal perspective.
  • Advanced understanding of using 3D CAD (Computer Assist Design) and FloTherm thermal simulation tools. Solid and experience on thermal design knowledge/resolutions and relationship with industry solution providers for daily tasks
  • Excellent working knowledge of thermal engineering and design guidelines with specific expertise in the areas of design for large-scale production, sheet metal and injection molding, electrical interconnect systems, heat extraction and vibration control.


Desirable Requirements

  • Personality: Optimism, passion, integrity, and hungry to learn. Self-motivated and proactive
  • Fluent in English language (verbal and written)



Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Application closing date: 31 Dec. 2024

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.

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