Graphcore · 6 hours ago
Principal Mechanical Thermal Engineer
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffGraphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems, and they are seeking a Principal Mechanical Thermal Engineer to join their Data Center Engineering organization. The role involves leading engineering coordination efforts with external data center developers and working with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver best-in-class infrastructure solutions.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop and review design standards and specifications, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Grapchore's reliability goals
Perform detailed engineering analysis of designs, ensuring efficiency and reliability of operation
Provide direction, coordinate with, and review the designs of external consultants and partners
Ensure cross-compatible and future-proof designs between IT equipment and facilities infrastructure
Conduct site inspections and factory acceptance tests for critical infrastructure and equipment
Provide expert guidance on thermal systems design, including coordination requirements with other trades
Stay informed on the latest industry developments and emergent technologies as related to IT equipment thermal management
Provide direction and mentorship to designers, interns, and junior-level engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Deep technical knowledge of hydronic infrastructure and equipment found within data centre environments, including direct liquid cooling systems, CDUs, pumps, cold plates, water and coolant chemistry, and heat exchangers
Experience with CFD modelling for data centre environments
Extensive experience coordinating with IT teams for infrastructure design in support of HPC racks and data centres
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a cross-discipline team
Comfortable with a fast-paced environment that is rapidly developing and changing
Prior experience with hyper scale data centre environments or co-location facilities at the Tier III or Tier IV levels as defined by Uptime Institute
Preferred
Central plant equipment (chillers, etc.)
Experience with 2-phase direct liquid cooling systems
Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent international certification (this position will not be stamping drawings as EOR)
Visio, BlueBeam, AutoCAD, or other design and drafting software
Benefits
Competitive salary
Competitive benefits package
Company
Graphcore
Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$682MKey Investors
Ontario Teachers' Pension PlanMayfair Equity PartnersSequoia Capital
2024-07-11Acquired
2021-02-01Private Equity
2020-12-29Series E· $222M
Leadership Team
Nigel Toon
CEO and Chairman
Nick Bishop
CFO
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