Mechanical Thermal Engineer

Mechanical Thermal Engineer

This role has been designed as “Onsite” with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next.

We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

HPE Networking is seeking an experienced thermal engineer to join our product development team, focusing on design, analysis, and testing of switching hardware. Ideally, candidates will bring expertise from the networking, compute, or related industries, along with a strong background in thermal design and electronics packaging for high-power, high-density systems. Our design and testing processes are conducted in-house, and our engineering team is known for being highly hands‑on and involved throughout all stages.

Collaboration is at the heart of our group. We value data‑driven decision making, solid engineering fundamentals, smart risk taking, and a culture where individual ownership goes hand‑in‑hand with team accountability. Our approach encourages the development of a broad skillset, with opportunities to gain depth in strategic areas and become a subject matter expert when needed. Engineers are empowered with a wide range of responsibilities, and there are plenty of opportunities to pursue areas of personal interest.

Our team is composed of both recent hires and seasoned industry veterans, working together with the broader engineering teams across the US and internationally. We are excited to welcome a candidate who will thrive in our high‑performing, dynamic environment.

• Design, test, and validate engineering solutions for thermal and mechanical hardware, including electronics enclosures and ensuring compliance with reliability, acoustics, power, system tolerances, shock and vibration, electromagnetic interference, and safety standards.
• Perform thermal simulation, heatsink design, in‑lab testing, and data analysis to ensure product viability, quality, and long‑term reliability.
• Develop and implement comprehensive parameters and test plans for both new and existing designs, including validation of critical performance metrics and system requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with hardware and software teams, project stakeholders, and management regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Support project teams of mechanical and thermal hardware engineers, including internal and outsourced development partners, to develop reliable, cost‑effective, and high‑quality solutions for complex products.
• Represent the mechanical/thermal team across all phases of major development projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members to support skill development and project success.

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience
• 6 plus years of experience

• Expertise in thermal design and electronics packaging, especially for high‑density, high‑power systems such as those used in data center compute and networking applications; familiar with design tradeoffs and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the use of CFD software (Flo Therm, Ice Pak, Fluent) and thermal mockups for validating thermal solutions.
• Experience in thermal testing using data acquisition systems (DAQ), thermocouples, thermal chambers, metered flow benches, and familiar with scripting languages such as Python.
• Understanding and experience in system thermal control, including fan control.
• Skilled in designing heatsinks, cold…