Thermal Manufacturing Engineer
Santa Clara, CA

Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking a Thermal Manufacturing and Quality Engineer to deliver both air and liquid cooled thermal solutions for next-generation high-capacity networking systems used in emerging AI infrastructures.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the manufacturing activities for both air and liquid cooled products, providing design for manufacturing, design for assembly, and guidance for cost optimization throughout the design process
• Recommend fittings, tubings, connection methods, materials, material compatibilities and manufacturing techniques for cold plate loop designs
• Develop the thermal manufacturing test plan for liquid cooled products
• Interface with thermal vendors and contract manufacturers by providing support for any manufacturing quality issues that the team might encounter

Qualifications & Technical Skills:

• A Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in relevant product development and manufacturing experience in mechanical / thermal assemblies. 3+ years of experience designing thermal components and systems for data center network equipment is preferred
• Experience with production line development for computer networking equipment
• An understanding of cold plate, liquid to air, liquid to liquid, CDUs manufacturing processes (brazing, leak detection, flow testing, etc)
• An understanding of 3D vapor chambers manufacturing processes
• Detailed understanding of various manufacturing methods such as brazing, soldering, leak detection, machining, skiving, welding, stamping, die casting, injection molding, system assembly

• Experience in fixture design / development is considered a benefit
• The ability to model assemblies / fixtures in Creo is a nice-to-have

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex thermal challenges.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, to work effectively with diverse teams and suppliers.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for staying current on advancements in thermal technologies and AI infrastructure needs.

Why Join Nexthop Systems?

At Nexthop, youll work at the forefront of innovation, designing thermal solutions that empower the AI systems driving tomorrows breakthroughs. Your contributions will directly impact how AI and networking systems perform, ensuring they meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.