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Join the HP Workstation engineering team to develop thermal and acoustic solutions for high-performance systems. You will influence system architecture, fan-control strategy, acoustics, and reliability as new technologies move from concept to market.\nIn this role, you will own thermal and acoustic development from early architecture through validation and product readiness, turning analysis and test results into practical system decisions.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign Excellence: Develop and integrate thermal and acoustic solutions that balance compute performance, acoustics, reliability, cost, and schedule.\nThermal Expertise: Evaluate emerging thermal-management and fan-control technologies and translate promising approaches into system-level designs.\nPerformance Optimization: Develop and execute validation plans, analyze results, and use the findings to improve thermal, fan-control, acoustic, and reliability performance.\nExpert Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external development partners to communicate evidence, resolve trade-offs, and align on design decisions and system requirements.\nStrategic Planning: Influence thermal architecture roadmaps and deliver solutions within project scope and budget requirements.\nEducation and Experience\nEducation: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.\nExperience: At least three years of relevant experience in computer-system thermal design, validation, fan control, and acoustics optimization.\nSkills and Knowledge\nAbility to use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and thermal mockups to predict system behavior, correlate models with test data, and refine designs.\nProficiency with 3D CAD tools, such as ProEngineer, for mechanical design and design communication.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and evaluation of technical trade-offs.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to present proposals, explain trade-offs, and build alignment across technical teams and partner organizations.\nWhy Join Us? Solve complex thermal and acoustic challenges that affect professionals who depend on HP workstations for demanding, mission-critical work. You will have broad technical scope and influence products from early architecture through validation.\nMake Your Mark: If you make sound, evidence-based decisions and enjoy solving complex system challenges, we invite you to help shape the next generation of HP high-performance workstations.\nApply to join HP Advanced Compute and Solutions.\nThe pay range for this role is $93,400 to $143,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nBenefits:\nHP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:\nHealth insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nLong term/short term disability insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nLife insurance\nGenerous time off policies, including;\n4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure\n11 paid holidays\nAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)\nThe compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.\nJob -\nEngineeringSchedule -\nFull timeShift -\nNo shift premium (United States of America)Travel -\nNot SpecifiedRelocation -\nYesEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)-\nHP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).\nPlease be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. 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