Thermal /Mechanical Hybrid Engineer

Etched
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["GD&T","Mechanical CAD","NX","Creo","CATIA","Fluent","Thermal simulations","DFM","DFA","TIM","Water cooling","Phase change cooling"]

We are seeking an experienced Thermal/Mechanical Engineer to lead direct-to-chip cold plate design and optimize thermal management for high-performance data center products. You will handle both thermal and mechanical design, water cooling systems, TIM selection, and thermal simulations to ensure reliability and efficiency of Etched’s AI accelerator hardware.

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Thermal /Mechanical Hybrid Engineer

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Thermal/Mechanical Engineer to lead direct-to-chip cold plate design and optimize thermal management for high-performance data center products. You will handle both thermal and mechanical design, water cooling systems, TIM selection, and thermal simulations to ensure reliability and efficiency of Etched’s AI accelerator hardware.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the in-house design and optimization of various direct-to-chip cold plate modules.
  • •Lead the design and optimization of thermal management systems for high-performance data center products, focusing on water cooling solutions and advanced cooling concepts.
  • •Cover both the thermal and mechanical engineering design.
  • •Be very familiar with the key components of a cold plate, including but not limited to pedestals, nozzles, pedestals, internal fin designs (e.g. skived fins).
  • •Develop and implement water cooling solutions, including internal manifolds, quick disconnects, CDUs, and heat exchangers. Ensure effective cooling and thermal management for high-power processors and other critical components.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionHousing SubsidyRelocationMeal Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in thermal management or related areas are highly desirable.
  • •A Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal and mechanical engineering with a strong focus on water cooling systems and advanced thermal management solutions.
  • •Strong expertise in mechanical design.
  • •Proven expertise in designing and managing direct-to-processor cooling systems and thermal simulations.
  • •Extensive experience with cold plate designs, water cooling systems, including internal manifolds, quick disconnects, CDUs, and heat exchangers.
Experience:5+ yearsThermal engineeringWater coolingMechanical designCold plateThermal simulationsData center
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:GD&TMechanical CADNXCreoCATIAFluentThermal simulationsDFMDFATIMWater coolingPhase change cooling
Tech Stack:NXCreoCATIAFluentGD&T

Company Brief

Etched
Designs transformer‑specialized AI inference ASICs (product: Sohu) to accelerate large‑language‑model workloads, working with TSMC for fabrication and targeting energy‑efficient inference performance.
Industry: Hardware Devices
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series A
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 2022
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