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Mechanical/Thermal Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/12/2027


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At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  




THE ROLE: 

As a Mechanical/Thermal Engineer in the Network Technology Solutions Group, NTSG, you will be responsible for the thermal design, validation and technology development for the AMD Pensando products in this expanding and strategic market for AMD.  To accomplish this, you will need to interact with other key engineering teams such as silicon design, boarding engineering, validation, and manufacturing and leaders within AMD, our customers, and our partners.

 

THE PERSON:

We are seeking a Mechanical/Thermal Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical and thermal systems for our next-generation networking and server products. This is a senior-level, hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of mechanical design, thermal architecture, and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll be responsible for defining, developing, and validating innovative thermal and mechanical solutions that meet demanding performance, reliability, and manufacturability goals across multiple product lines.

 

KEY RESPONSBILITIES: 

  • Create detailed designs for mechanical systems and build/test prototypes to validate the designs.
  • Develop innovative approaches to cool the systems and use advanced tools to analyze thermal performance.
  • Conduct simulations and experiments to verify the designs, ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Identify and resolve mechanical and thermal related problems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development while keeping projects on schedule and within scope. 
  • Manage new product development mechanical/thermal processes to ensure successful product launches on time.
  • Oversee the manufacturing process of mechanical/thermal components and systems to ensure that quality and specifications are met.
  • Stay at the forefront of mechanical and thermal innovations and technologies to provide strategic product and process enhancements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in mechanical and thermal designs on Ethernet Network products and Server products.
  • Strong background in mechanical/thermal design, analysis, and validation.
  • Knowledge of Design for Assembly/Manufacturing and statical tolerance analysis.
  • Proficiency in using advanced 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, ProEngineer.
  • Experience with thermal and structural analysis tools such as Ansys tools.
  • Hands-on experience on latest liquid cooling technologies/approaches.
  • Strong data analysis skills to analyze mechanical and thermal test results.
  • Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred in Mechanical Engineering.

 

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, CA

 

 

 

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This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

 

 




Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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