Mechanical and Thermal Reliability Engineer
About The Position
Matx is developing advanced rack- and POD-level infrastructure systems to support next-generation high-performance computing and AI workloads. Our focus is on delivering highly reliable, thermally efficient, and scalable hardware solutions, including cutting-edge liquid cooling architectures and mechanical systems. We are building vertically integrated platforms that combine mechanical design, thermal management, packaging, and system-level engineering to ensure robust performance under extreme operating conditions. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about reliability engineering, system validation, and cross-functional product development.
Requirements
- 0–5 years of experience in mechanical and/or thermal reliability engineering in data center hardware, server systems, or high-performance computing platforms
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field
- Strong understanding of Mechanical and thermal reliability principles
- Strong understanding of Failure analysis and root cause methodologies
- Strong understanding of Materials and process characterization
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Experience with Product validation and qualification processes
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of liquid cooling systems and architectures
- Knowledge of Advanced packaging and interconnect technologies
- Familiarity with industry standards such as: ISO, OCP
- Experience working with ODM/JDM/CM partners in manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute reliability strategies and qualification plans for New Product Development (NPD) programs
- Design and implement Design of Experiments (DOE) for material, process, and product validation
- Perform reliability testing, evaluation, and qualification for mechanical and thermal systems
- Lead qualification readiness assessments, including material readiness and test program validation
- Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) during development.
- Work on system-level reliability for: Mechanical assemblies, High-speed connectors, Compute blade architectures
- Evaluate and improve the reliability of liquid cooling systems, including: Direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling, Rack and POD-level liquid cooling infrastructure
- Collaborate with ODM, JDM, and CM partners on L6~L11 system testing and reliability validation
- Develop reliability reports, risk assessments, and qualification documentation
- Contribute to product validation processes and drive improvements in product quality and reliability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
