Mechanical and Thermal Reliability Engineer Job Mountain View area,California USA,Engineering

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
Thermal Engineering
Or a related field

Strong understanding of:

Mechanical and thermal reliability principles
Failure analysis and root cause methodologies
Materials and process characterization

Experience with:

Design of Experiments (DOE)
Product validation and qualification processes

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams

Bonus Points If You Have

Knowledge of:

Liquid cooling systems and architectures
Advanced packaging and interconnect technologies

Familiarity with industry standards such as:

Experience working with ODM/JDM/CM partners in manufacturing environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.

MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.