Principal Thermal Engineer

NetSuite, a part of Oracle, is a leader in AI and cloud solutions, and they are seeking a skilled engineer or scientist to lead the deployment and management of direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology. The successful candidate will ensure robust technical implementation, drive quality standards, oversee supplier collaboration, and support the innovation of advanced thermal management solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead for direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems with a focus on collaboration across external manufacturers and internal stakeholders
• Develop and maintain technical specifications and requirements for direct-to-chip cooling solutions
• Oversee the qualification, integration, and mass production of liquid cooling systems at external manufacturing sites, ensuring adherence to company quality, safety, and performance standards
• Drive joint problem-solving efforts on yield, performance, and manufacturing challenges related to liquid cooling technologies
• Review and validate engineering designs, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements (mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical interfaces)
• Review and audit supplier manufacturing processes for compliance with company and industry regulations
• Support the continuous improvement of cooling designs based on manufacturing feedback and field data
• Prepare, review, and maintain documentation, including test plans, technical reports, process control documents, and validation results
• Provide technical training and guidance to manufacturing partners as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field
• 5+ years of experience in thermal systems engineering, preferably with direct experience in liquid cooling for high-performance computing or data centers
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, supplier management, and technology transfer
• Strong understanding of liquid cooling–specific reliability, safety, and performance challenges
• Demonstrated experience in supplier development, process audit, and technical troubleshooting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex technical information for varied audiences
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to manufacturing sites as required
• Experience with cold plate cooling systems
• Familiarity with industry standards, guidelines, and environmental compliance for data center cooling (ASHRAE, OCP, RoHS, etc)
• Prior exposure to scaling cooling systems from lab/POC to mass production
• Exposure and experience with coolant chemistries and technologies