MatX
High-performance computing
MechanicalandThermalReliabilityEngineer
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“Mechanical and Thermal Reliability Engineer at MatX. Skills: Reliability engineering, Mechanical systems, Thermal systems, Liquid cooling. Develop reliability strategies. Execute qualification plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure robust performance under extreme operating conditions; Improvements in product quality and reliability
Industry & Context.
analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays, Requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls, Capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Mechanical and thermal reliability principles, Failure analysis and root cause methodologies, Materials and process characterization, Design of Experiments (DOE), Product validation and qualification processes, Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams, Authorized to work in the United States
Nice to Have
Liquid cooling systems and architectures, Advanced packaging and interconnect technologies, ISO, OCP, Experience working with ODM/JDM/CM partners in manufacturing environments, analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
What You'll Do.
Develop reliability strategies
Execute qualification plans
Design Design of Experiments (DOE)
Perform reliability testing
Qualify mechanical and thermal systems
Lead qualification readiness assessments
Conduct failure analysis
Drive corrective actions
Work on system-level reliability
Evaluate liquid cooling systems
Improve liquid cooling systems
Collaborate with partners
Develop reliability reports
Develop risk assessments
Develop qualification documentation
Contribute to product validation
Drive improvements in product quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams; Collaborate with ODM, JDM, and CM partners
Full Job Description
What MatX Is Building 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. What You'll Do Here 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 Who You Are 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 Therma
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