Job Req ID: 28479
About Supermicro
Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Strategic Project Leadership (End-to-End Ownership): Architect and lead the strategic planning, execution, and management of all coolant-related initiatives; serve as the primary owner for the material and coolant related tasks.
- Process Engineering & SOP Development: Design, scale, and optimize chemical blending and dilution processes; establish rigorous Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure precise concentration, electronic-grade purity, and batch-to-batch consistency.
- Quality Assurance & Lab Infrastructure: Define strict QC gate-keeping standards; establish and oversee the in-house laboratory to monitor critical parameters (dielectric strength, conductivity, pH) using precision instruments (e.g., ICP-MS, FTIR).
- Material Compatibility & Failure Analysis: Validate long-term interactions between coolants and infrastructure components; lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for any material degradation, corrosion, or system failures to ensure 100% hardware reliability.
- Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing: Qualify raw material suppliers, manage procurement of chemical concentrates, and ensure a resilient, cost-effective supply chain to support exponential AI data center growth
- Sustainability & EHS Compliance: Ensure all facilities comply with environmental regulations, proactively leading the industry transition toward PFAS-free and eco-friendly cooling solutions (REACH, EPA).
- Cross-Functional SME Leadership: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to bridge technical gaps between Thermal Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and Facility Operations to ensure seamless liquid cooling deployment.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in chemical process engineering, semiconductor chemical delivery systems (CDS), or data center cooling infrastructure.
- Proven track record in managing from-zero-to-one facility setup or large-scale technical projects.
- Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of heat transfer fluids (Dielectric fluids, PG/Water mixtures) and their chemical/physical properties, familiar with chemical analytical techniques (e.g., ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, Viscometers).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving capability for complex failure analysis (FA).
- Language: Proficiency in English and Mandarin for technical communication and vendor negotiation.
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
