Mechanical and Thermal Reliability Engineer

<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What MatX Is Building</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">What You'll Do Here</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop and execute reliability strategies and qualification plans for New Product Development (NPD) programs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Design and implement Design of Experiments (DOE) for material, process, and product validation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Perform reliability testing, evaluation, and qualification for mechanical and thermal systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead qualification readiness assessments, including material readiness and test program validation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) during development.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work on system-level reliability for:</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mechanical assemblies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">High-speed connectors&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Compute blade architectures</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate and improve the reliability of&nbsp;liquid cooling systems, including:</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Rack and POD-level liquid cooling infrastructure</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with ODM, JDM, and CM partners on L6~L11 system testing and reliability validation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop reliability reports, risk assessments, and qualification documentation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to product validation processes and drive improvements in product quality and reliability</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Who You Are</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">0–5 years of experience in mechanical and/or thermal reliability engineering in data center hardware, server systems, or high-performance computing platforms</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mechanical Engineering</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Thermal Engineering</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Or a related field</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of:</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mechanical and thermal reliability principles</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Failure analysis and root cause methodologies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Materials and process characterization</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with:</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Design of Experiments (DOE)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Product validation and qualification processes</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Bonus Points If You Have</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of:</li> <ul> <li>Liquid cooling systems and architectures</li> <li>Advanced packaging and interconnect technologies</li> </ul> <li>Familiarity with industry standards such as:</li> <ul> <li>ISO</li> <li>OCP</li> </ul> <li>Experience working with ODM/JDM/CM partners in manufacturing environments</li> <li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <p>The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.</p> <ul> <li>Early Career - $120,000 - $212,500 + equity</li> <li>Mid Career - $150,000 - $287,500 + equity</li> <li>Senior Career - $200,000 - $425,000 + equity</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>A Stake in our success&nbsp;</strong>A flexible cash equity compensation mix that fits your needs</li> <li><strong>Health &amp; Wellness&nbsp;</strong>Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t)</li> <li><strong>Time To Recharge&nbsp;</strong>4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year</li> <li><strong>Support to Parents</strong>&nbsp;Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood</li> <li><strong>Learning &amp; Development&nbsp;</strong>$1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities</li> <li><strong>Team Connection</strong>&nbsp;Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls</li> <li><strong>Financial Wellbeing&nbsp;</strong>401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don’t!</li> <li><strong>Flexible Spending Accounts</strong>&nbsp;Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses</li> <li><strong>Commute On Us</strong>&nbsp;For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!</li> <li><strong>MatX E[x]tras&nbsp;</strong>$50 per month to use on the perks you care about most&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Remote Perks</strong>&nbsp;We work remotely Monday &amp; Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement</li> </ul> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><strong><em>All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.</em></strong></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>