Thermal Mechanical Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$138,000–$207,000 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 14, 2027

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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 496 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Thermal Mechanical Engineer

The Thermal Mechanical Engineer will support the development, characterization, and validation of server and computing platforms. Working with cross-functional engineering teams, the engineer will perform hands-on thermal testing, system-level debug, and CFD analysis to optimize platform thermal performance. Daily responsibilities include utilizing lab equipment like thermocouples, anemometers, and environmental chambers to investigate complex thermal and mechanical issues during platform bring-up and production. The role involves working with motherboards, PCIe cards, power supplies, and cooling components while supporting mechanical design and prototyping using 3D CAD tools. Required skills include expertise in heat transfer, airflow, and cooling solutions using tools such as IcePak, Flotherm, or OpenFOAM. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in SolidWorks, Linux, and Windows to solve hardware-level thermal challenges.

What you'll do

  • Perform system-level thermal characterization, validation, and debug of server and computing platforms.
  • Set up and operate thermal and mechanical lab equipment including thermocouples and environmental chambers.
  • Conduct CFD modeling and thermal analysis to support system design and optimization.
  • Debug thermal and mechanical issues during platform bring-up, validation, and production.
  • Support mechanical design, prototyping, and test fixture development using 3D CAD tools.
  • Analyze test data and document findings to recommend solutions for improved thermal performance.
  • Work directly with hardware including motherboards, PCIe cards, power supplies, and cooling components.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience in thermal characterization, CFD modeling, lab testing, and hardware debug.
  • Ability to perform system-level thermal characterization, validation, and debug of server and computing platforms.
  • Proficiency in setting up and utilizing thermal/mechanical lab equipment like thermocouples, anemometers, and environmental chambers.
  • Experience with CFD tools such as IcePak, Flotherm, or OpenFOAM (preferred).
  • Experience with SolidWorks; Fusion 360 is a plus (preferred).
  • Experience with mechanical fabrication and prototype development is a plus (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments (preferred).

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