NZXT is a founder-led, global organization that has not lost our entrepreneurial, scrappy roots. We’re made up of gamers, builders and PC enthusiasts on a mission to create hardware, software, experiences, and services that surprise and delight gamers of all types. So what makes NZXT, NZXT? Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds with unique experiences and interests that make us better. We invent, we play, and we have fun doing it because building is more than just assembling computer parts - building is an attitude and a state of mind. That attitude is shared by an ever-growing community of people who are all here to help each other reach the next great thing. This is an exciting time to join NZXT - let’s get building.
Job Title: Sr. Thermal Engineer
Location: Taiwan, Banqiao Office
Workplace Type: Onsite
JOB SUMMARY
NZXT is seeking a highly motivated Thermal Engineer to help develop best in class, innovative cooling solutions for Desktop, mobile and wearable systems. The role involves architecture, design, analysis, prototyping and validation of cooling solutions. The position requires working closely with cross-functional teams as well as external suppliers. We need a creative thinker who can solve complex and challenging problems both independently as well as within a team environment. This position involves working in a dynamic and fast-pace environment with tight timing and dynamic constraints.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for Desktop and peripheral products thermal design
- Design air/air and liquid/air cooling solution for consumer electronics
- Define thermal policy and control algorithms and characterize system response
- Develop analytical models of conductive and convective thermal systems
- Drive component selection (Heat Exchanger, Fan, Pump, TIM etc…)
- Optimize cooling solutions for all aspects of their performance and reliability
- Develop validation test plans for thermal components to determine if they meet design requirements
- Conduct tests, post-processing data, and communicating results to stakeholders
- Review and maintain DFMEA, and test standards for the thermal system
- Drive development programs with both internal and external engineering teams
- Optimize design for cost and system-level reliability
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in electronics cooling with demonstrated performance.
- Proficiency in Creo and 6SigmaET simulation for simulating heat and fluid flow.
- Experience with reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings.
- Familiar with fans, heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chamber design/selection, liquid cooling, or other advanced cooling technology is a plus.
- Familiar with thermal measurement technology and test tools.
- Knowledge of desktop and peripheral products architecture.
- Ability to multi-task in a cross functional environment
- Project Management Knowledge (The process of directing and controlling a project from start to finish)
- Good written and oral communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
SKILLS
- Strong understanding of fundamentals of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
- Experience in cooling Desktop, PSU and DT peripheral electronics
- Knowledge of electronics packaging with component and system level thermal/mechanical considerations
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Google Apps and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
CULTURE & VALUES
At NZXT, we believe in the importance of Design Thinking and the power of Serving Community, and our values spring from those two core ideas:
GIVE A SHIT - We’re obsessed with doing right by our community internally and externally.
- We care a lot
- We speak up
- We do what we say
LEARN AND GROW - We see our challenges as opportunities. Progress over perfection.
- We are curious and aren’t afraid to try
- We take accountability
- We apply what we learn
WIN TOGETHER - We elevate each other with unique perspectives and mutual respect.
- We are in this together—win or lose
- We lift each other up
- We value every voice
KEEP IT SIMPLE - We remove complications to focus on what’s needed.
- We make it efficient
- We reduce friction
- We keep things user-friendly
We hope that every NZXT employee internalizes and practices these values to the point where they become second nature. We expect our leaders and managers to embody and nurture these values, because when they are in full force... amazing things can happen.
NZXT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.
Top Skills
What We Do
We envision a world where the PC is the only platform for a deeper, more immersive gaming experience.
Our People
React, adapt and be fearless - we’re a group of young people who aspire to be better tomorrow than we are today. We are driven by the yearning to explore, create, change, and push boundaries. Our culture revolves around having a passion to walk off the well-beaten path, and turn away from the status quo.
Our Company
Avant-garde and unconventional - NZXT was created because we aspire to make a positive difference for people. We believe that there are companies that ship product, and then there are companies that ship innovation. We routinely reinvest in ourselves, and hope that we can drive a positive influence in the industry.
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