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Thermal Mechanical Engineer

AMD· Engineering
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)$138kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Engineer role focused on development, characterization, and validation of server and computing platforms with hands-on thermal testing, CFD analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize platform thermal performance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform system-level thermal characterization, validation, and debug of server and computing platforms.
  • Set up and utilize thermal/mechanical lab equipment and instrumentation, including thermocouples, anemometers, power measurement systems, environmental chambers, and Instron equipment.
  • Conduct CFD modeling and thermal analysis to support system design and optimization.
  • Debug thermal and mechanical issues during platform bring-up, validation, and production.
  • Work with platform hardware including motherboards, PCIe cards, power supplies, cabling, chassis, and cooling components.
  • Support mechanical design, prototyping, and test fixture development using 3D CAD tools.
  • Analyze test data, document findings, and recommend solutions to improve thermal performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support platform development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Relevant thermal/mechanical engineering experience, preferably with server, computing, or complex electronic systems.
  • Strong knowledge of thermal engineering, heat transfer, airflow, and cooling solutions.
  • Experience with CFD tools such as IcePak, Flotherm, or OpenFOAM.
  • Hands-on experience with thermal/mechanical lab instrumentation and test equipment.
  • Experience with board- and platform-level hardware debug.
  • Familiarity with computer system architecture and hardware.
  • Experience with SolidWorks; Fusion 360 is a plus.
  • Experience with mechanical fabrication and prototype development is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
  • Ability to independently drive technical assignments in a cross-functional environment.

Skills

Required:Thermal characterizationCFD modeling3D CADHardware debugging

Benefits

  • Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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