Mechanical Design & Thermal Engineer

Location: United States

Experience Level: Intermediate

Our agency is supporting a cutting‑edge technology client seeking an experienced Mechanical Design & Thermal Engineer to drive product development for advanced liquid‑cooling hardware. This role blends mechanical design, thermal engineering, and hands‑on validation work—perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex thermal challenges and bringing innovative hardware from concept to production.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Product Development

• Design mechanical components and assemblies for liquid cooling systems, including cold plates, manifolds, CDUs, enclosures, and piping.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
• Perform tolerance analysis, DFM/DFX reviews, and support supplier manufacturing activities.
• Build, test, and iterate prototypes; analyze results to refine designs.
• Generate engineering documentation such as drawings, BOMs, and ECOs.
• Support NPI activities, pilot builds, and production ramp‑up.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross‑functional engineering teams.

Thermal Analysis & Validation

• Conduct system‑level and component‑level thermal analysis to ensure performance and reliability.
• Run CFD simulations to evaluate airflow, temperature distribution, and pressure drop.
• Develop and optimize liquid cooling solutions including cold plates, heat exchangers, and full system architectures.
• Set up and execute thermal measurements using thermocouples, IR cameras, and DAQ systems.
• Correlate simulation results with experimental data and drive design improvements.

🧠 Required Skills & Expertise

• Thermal analysis & thermal design
• Thermal validation
• CFD simulation
• Liquid cooling systems (cold plates, heat exchangers, cooling architectures)
• Infrared/thermal measurement tools
• Proficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, or similar CAD platforms
• Fluent in Mandarin and English (must‑have)

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with liquid cooling or high‑power thermal systems preferred.
• Experience with commercial CFD tools (FloEFD, Flotherm, Star‑CCM , Ansys, etc.) preferred.
• Product development and NPI experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in lab environments and handle equipment up to 30–40 lbs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Medical insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance 401(k)

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $80,000 - $150,000