Thermal Engineer

Adecco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonuses

PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) with employer match

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a GPU Liquid Cooling Process Specialist in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on leading and optimizing processes for liquid-cooled GPU servers. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits include PTO and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in electronics or systems manufacturing.
• Experience with liquid cooling components.
• Knowledge of factory process control and QA protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize production processes for liquid-cooled GPU servers.
• Manage quality control protocols for testing and validation.
• Develop SOPs and train technicians on assembly and testing.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Systems Expertise

Quality Assurance Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Thermal Test Instrumentation

Lean Six Sigma Practices

Job description

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Base pay range

$173,000.00/yr - $187,000.00/yr

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Job Title: GPU Liquid Cooling Process Specialist – Advanced Manufacturing

Location: On-Site | San Jose, CA

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary Range: $173,000 – $187,000 per year

Industry: High-Performance Computing / Electronics Manufacturing

Adecco has partnered with a global leader in high-performance electronics manufacturing. Specializing in SMT PCB assembly, barebone system builds, and complex rack integration.

Position Overview

We're hiring a GPU Liquid Cooling Factory Process Specialist to lead, design, and optimize the production processes for liquid-cooled GPU servers and rack systems. This hands-on role is perfect for an expert in thermal systems, factory operations, and high-reliability environments who thrives in scaling cutting-edge infrastructure for AI and HPC workloads.

This is a permanent, on-site position. Remote or hybrid options are not available.

Core Responsibilities

• Own and improve the end-to-end assembly and testing process for liquid-cooled GPU racks/servers.
• Standardize work instructions for coolant loop builds, cold plate installations, and rack-level plumbing.
• Apply Lean, 5S, and Kaizen practices to reduce waste and improve yield.

Quality Assurance

• Manage quality control protocols: pressure decay testing, flow rate monitoring, leak detection, thermal performance validation.
• Maintain accurate production and QA documentation for compliance and audits.
• Resolve factory-floor challenges (e.g., pump tuning, GPU mounting, manifold/QD issues).
• Conduct root cause analysis on returned or failed systems.
• Work with engineering, R&D, and supply chain teams to integrate design updates and maintain BOM accuracy.
• Align logistics and deployment teams for smooth customer delivery and setup.
• Develop SOPs and train technicians on assembly, testing, and coolant safety.
• Maintain technical documentation for each liquid cooling system variant.
• Enforce compliance with ISO, OSHA, and coolant-specific handling standards (e.g., deionized water, glycol).
• Support chemical reporting and proper coolant disposal practices as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering—or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–5+ years in electronics or systems manufacturing.
• Experience with liquid cooling: cold plates, CDUs, quick disconnects, and thermal test instrumentation.
• Knowledge of factory process control, QA protocols, and safety compliance.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with GPU/AI servers and high-density HPC infrastructure.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
• Experience with MES tools and digital factory environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonuses
• PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) with employer match
• A front-row seat to next-generation AI & HPC infrastructure development

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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