Thermal Design & Validation Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Secaucus, NJ
Salary
$138,000–$207,000 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jul 15, 2027

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This role $172k
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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Thermal Design & Validation Engineer

As a Staff Liquid Cooling Thermal Design & Validation Engineer within the Data Center Platform Engineering Group, you will develop and validate liquid cooling solutions for data center GPU and AI computing platforms. You will manage thermal-mechanical solution development from initial concept through prototype validation and production readiness while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors on cold plate, heat sink, and rack-level technologies. Your daily work involves performing thermal simulations, laboratory testing, flow network modeling, pressure drop analysis, and temperature mapping to identify bottlenecks. Required skills include proficiency in CFD tools like Icepak or Ansys Fluent, CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks, and programming languages including Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW. You will solve complex cooling challenges for high-power electronics by applying principles of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and manufacturing tolerances to ensure reliable AI infrastructure performance.

What you'll do

  • Develop and validate liquid cooling solutions for data center GPU and AI computing platforms.
  • Drive thermal-mechanical solution development from initial concept through prototype validation and production readiness.
  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors to develop cold plate, heat sink, and liquid cooling technologies.
  • Perform thermal simulations and laboratory-based validation testing including flow, pressure drop, and temperature mapping.
  • Analyze test results to identify thermal bottlenecks and recommend specific design improvements.
  • Generate technical documentation and communicate findings to various engineering stakeholders.
  • Support the development of next-generation liquid-cooled server and rack-level cooling solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Doctoral degree and specialized training in thermal engineering, CFD, or liquid cooling are desired.
  • Experience in thermal design and validation of high-power electronics, AI platforms, or data center products.
  • Expertise in developing liquid cooling technologies including cold plates, heat sinks, and rack-level solutions.
  • Proficiency in CFD analysis using tools such as Icepak, FloTHERM, or Ansys Fluent.
  • Experience with mechanical design using CAD tools like Creo or SolidWorks.
  • Skills in laboratory testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and thermal characterization.
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for automation and data analysis.

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