Leader - Thermal Core Competency Team

Intel

Job Summary

This role leads a multidisciplinary team focused on thermal architecture, design, and validation for advanced computing platforms at Intel. The leader will drive innovation, define technology roadmaps, and oversee thermal modeling, simulation, and experimental validation. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial to integrate thermal solutions early in the design cycle, ensuring performance meets product requirements. The position also involves program management, team development, and stakeholder communication regarding thermal strategies and risks.

Must Have

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team in thermal architecture, design, and validation.
  • Define and execute thermal technology roadmap for core components.
  • Oversee thermal modeling, simulation, and experimental validation.
  • Partner with architecture, packaging, and system teams for thermal integration.
  • Drive exploration of emerging thermal technologies and materials.
  • Ensure timely delivery of thermal designs for multiple programs.
  • Mentor and grow a high-performing team of thermal engineers.
  • Present thermal strategies, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.
  • Proven track record in leading technical teams and delivering complex thermal solutions.
  • Expertise in CFD tools (FloTHERM, Icepak), thermal measurement techniques, and reliability analysis.
  • Strong understanding of materials science, manufacturing processes, and cost optimization for thermal components.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in thermal design and analysis for electronics or semiconductor products.

Good to Have

  • Experience with liquid cooling systems.
  • Experience with advanced thermal interface materials.
  • Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and supply chain considerations for thermal components.
  • Knowledge of sustainability practices in thermal design.
  • Ph.D. preferred.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Stock
  • Bonuses
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Vacation
  • Hybrid work model

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Job Description:

Note: This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.

The Thermal Core Competency Team Leader will drive innovation and execution in thermal solutions for advanced computing platforms. This role is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team focused on thermal architecture, design, and validation of thermal elements across multiple product lines. The leader will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, electrical engineering, reliability, and manufacturing to ensure thermal performance meets or exceeds product thermal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the thermal technology roadmap for core components, aligning with corporate objectives and future product needs.
  • Technical Expertise: Oversee thermal modeling, simulation, and experimental validation for products utilizing advanced packaging
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with architecture, packaging, and system teams to integrate thermal solutions early in the design cycle.
  • Innovation and Research: Drive exploration of emerging thermal technologies and materials to improve performance, cost, and predictability.
  • Program Management: Ensure timely delivery of thermal designs for multiple programs, balancing technical risk, cost, and schedule.
  • Team Development: Mentor and grow a high-performing team of thermal engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Present thermal strategies, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and program stakeholders.

Required Skills

  • Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex thermal solutions.
  • Expertise in CFD tools (e.g., FloTHERM, Icepak), thermal measurement techniques, and reliability analysis.
  • Strong understanding of materials science, manufacturing processes, and cost optimization for thermal components.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to influence across organizational boundaries.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with liquid cooling systems and advanced thermal interface materials.
  • Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and supply chain considerations for thermal components.
  • Knowledge of sustainability practices in thermal design.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in thermal design and analysis for electronics or semiconductor products.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $256,050.00-361,480.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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