Mechanical and Thermal Reliability Engineer

What MatX Is Building 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. 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. What You'll Do Here Develop and execute reliability strategies and qualification plans for New Product Development (NPD) programs Design and implement Design of Experiments (DOE) for material, process, and product validation Perform reliability testing, evaluation, and qualification for mechanical and thermal systems Lead qualification readiness assessments, including material readiness and test program validation Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) during development. Work on system-level reliability for: Mechanical assemblies High-speed connectors  Compute blade architectures Evaluate and improve the reliability of liquid cooling systems, including: Direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling Rack and POD-level liquid cooling infrastructure Collaborate with ODM, JDM, and CM partners on L6~L11 system testing and reliability validation Develop reliability reports, risk assessments, and qualification documentation Contribute to product validation processes and drive improvements in product quality and reliability Who You Are 0–5 years of experience in mechanical and/or thermal reliability engineering in data center hardware, server systems, or high-performance computing platforms Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering Thermal Engineering Or a related field Strong understanding of: Mechanical and thermal reliability principles Failure analysis and root cause methodologies Materials and process characterization Experience with: Design of Experiments (DOE) Product validation and qualification processes Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams Bonus Points If You Have Knowledge of: Liquid cooling systems and architectures Advanced packaging and interconnect technologies Familiarity with industry standards such as: ISO OCP Experience working with ODM/JDM/CM partners in manufacturing environments Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills 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. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays. 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.   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.