Thermal Mechanical Engineer

The Richmond Group USA; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-leading company is seeking a Thermal Mechanical Engineer to design innovative cooling solutions. The role involves leading thermal and mechanical designs, collaborating with teams, and overseeing prototype testing. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess substantial industry experience. This role offers primarily remote work with minimal travel, creating opportunities for impactful engineering work.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of thermal/mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
• Proven experience designing components for mass production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the thermal and mechanical design of cooling solutions.
• Collaborate with customers for system integration.
• Oversee prototype testing and design iteration.
• Review junior engineers’ designs.
• Develop engineering documentation for NPI.

Skills

Thermal and mechanical design

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Prototype fabrication and testing

Engineering documentation

CAD and simulation tools

GD&T and tolerance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or PhD

Tools

SolidWorks

Celsius EC

Job description

TRG Manufacturing Search Division is partnering with a global technology‑leading company to hire a Thermal Mechanical Engineer. For 25 years, this organization has been at the forefront of direct liquid cooling, giving engineers the chance to work on industry‑shaping technology while enjoying the stability, growth, and people‑focused culture of an established market leader. As demand for AI and high‑performance computing accelerates, this is an opportunity to design solutions that keep the world’s most advanced systems running efficiently.

In this role, you’ll report to the Thermal Mechanical Engineering Manager and lead the design and development of innovative cooling solutions—including passive cold plate loops, manifolds, and modular components. You’ll collaborate across teams and with customers, guide prototype build and testing, support junior engineers, and drive new product introduction from concept through mass production.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the thermal and mechanical design of passive cold plate loops, rack and chassis manifolds, and related components
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and customers to ensure seamless system integration
• Oversee prototype fabrication, testing, data collection, and design iteration
• Review and provide feedback on junior engineers’ mechanical and thermal designs
• Develop engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations
• Use CAD, simulation tools, and engineering principles to support NPI from concept to production

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s, PhD, or PE/P.Eng designation preferred
• 6+ years of thermal/mechanical engineering experience
• Strong understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
• High proficiency with CAD and simulation tools (SolidWorks, Celsius EC, etc.)
• Proven experience designing components for mass production using GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and FMEA

This is primarily a work‑from‑home opportunity with limited travel for candidates outside the Santa Clara, CA area.

If you want to do meaningful engineering work alongside a team that values innovation and ownership, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today!

Please note that candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship to be considered for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.