Thermal Engineer
$173k - $187kAdecco Staffing
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Adecco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $173,000.00/yr - $187,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Adecco 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 Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Adecco by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Thermal Engineer” roles. San Jose, CA $130,000.00-$150,000.00 4 weeks ago San Jose, CA $87,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago Livermore, CA $110,000.00-$130,000.00 1 week ago Santa Clara, CA $120,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month ago San Jose, CA $145,000.00-$159,000.00 4 weeks ago Thermal Scientist/Engineer, Product Integrity Sunnyvale, CA $129,400.00-$212,800.00 1 week ago Thermal Scientist/Engineer, Product Integrity Sunnyvale, CA $136,000.00-$223,400.00 2 weeks ago Santa Clara, CA $133,000.00-$185,000.00 1 month ago Santa Clara, CA $150,000.00-$300,000.00 3 days ago San Jose, CA $148,000.00-$165,000.00 2 months ago Fremont, CA $143,000.00-$183,000.00 2 weeks ago Mechanical Design Engineer, Thermal HVAC Thermal Mechanical Design Engineer (Liquid Cooling) Fremont, CA $204,000.00-$281,000.00 1 week ago Mechanical Engineer - Thermal / Fluids Hardware Design Scotts Valley, CA $120,000.00-$220,000.00 1 month ago San Jose, CA $80,000.00-$130,000.00 1 year ago Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (Ph.D.) Menlo Park, CA $160,000.00-$205,000.00 2 weeks ago Fremont, CA $120,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago Mountain View, CA $145,000.00-$183,000.00 6 days ago Solution Engineer - Thermal Management System Staff Thermal Systems Integration Engineer San Jose, CA $130,000.00-$150,000.00 19 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adecco
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...our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions... ...information, visit us at DescriptionWe are seeking a Battery Thermal Engineer to support thermal modeling for battery cells, packs,...SuggestedMinimum wageLocal areaWipro
Cupertino, CA3 days ago- Job-ID29475658Reference26-28893Salary$104.47 / hour Battery Thermal Engineer Description: As a member of the Battery Modeling team, you will be responsible for Thermal modeling for all products. Develop of state of art Thermal as well as multi-physics finite volume (FE...Suggested
Mindlance
Cupertino, CA1 day ago - ...ContractPosted: 2026-09-16Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client, a leader in the automotive and energy storage industry, is seeking a Battery Thermal Modeling Engineer to join their team. As a Battery Thermal Modeling Engineer, you will be part of the Battery Modeling team supporting...SuggestedTemporary workImmediate startWork visaFlexible hours
Experis
Cupertino, CA17 hours ago $105k - $125k
...technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.Job Summary:... ...skilled and experienced candidate to take on the responsibilities of Thermal Engineer. The position will be responsible for the thermal...SuggestedContract workWorldwideSupermicro
San Jose, CA1 day ago$184.7k - $324.8k
...limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Battery Engineering group, you’ll help craft creative battery solutions that deliver... ...of the Battery Modeling team, you will be responsible for Thermal performance modeling of battery systems for all Apple products...SuggestedRelocationApple Inc.
Cupertino, CA2 days ago$2,000 per month
...hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest... ...industry in history. Job Summary We are seeking a Thermal Engineer, Rack Level to own the thermal design and validation of...Work at officeRelocation packageEtched.ai
San Jose, CA1 day ago$153k - $172k
...About the role Muon Space is hiring a Thermal Engineer II to own the thermal design and analysis of spacecraft assemblies and subsystems - from hand calcs and models through TVAC test support. You'll work independently within your scope and partner across mechanical...Permanent employmentFull timeTemporary workWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours3 days per week- ...NVIDIA Corporation, located in Santa Clara, CA, is hiring a Senior Silicon Power and Thermal Controllers Engineer. This role involves designing and implementing power-performance mechanisms in GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs. You will collaborate closely with firmware, hardware,...
NVIDIA Corporation
Santa Clara, CA3 days ago $172k - $225k
...Do Develop and maintain models for electric motors, inverters, thermal management systems, gearboxes, and power distribution systems.... ...Design creative high performance thermal systems, then build engineering prototypes to confirm performance. Design and build thermal test...Local area- ..., CAContract: ContractPosted: 2026-09-17Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client, a leader in the technology industry, is seeking a Thermal Testing Engineer to join their team. As a Thermal Testing Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting product development...Temporary workFlexible hours
Experis
San Jose, CA17 hours ago $150k - $200k
Thermal Mechanical EngineerAre you passionate about solving complex thermal challenges that enable the next generation of AI, high-performance... ...most demanding computing environments.As a Thermal Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and validate liquid cooling...Hourly payMinimum wageFull timeTemporary workLocal areaRemote workFlexible hoursShift workEcolab
San Jose, CA2 days ago- ...Sector: Technology and ITLocation: San Jose, CAContract: ContractPosted: 2026-10-01Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to join their team. As a Thermal Test Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting cross-functional...Temporary workFlexible hours
Experis
San Jose, CA17 hours ago $173k - $193k
...About the role Muon Space is hiring a Senior Thermal Engineer to own instrument-level thermal engineering across missions (SBEM, Quickbeam, Hydrosat) - models, hardware, and verification end-to-end - while contributing to spacecraft-level thermal balance. You'll be...Permanent employmentFull timeTemporary workWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours3 days per week$40 per hour
...the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in San Jose, CA. The Thermal Engineering team at Muon is responsible for thermal performance and safety of flight hardware across all satellite platforms, including...Permanent employmentFull timeTemporary workSummer workInternshipSummer internshipImmediate startRemote workFlexible hours$168k - $264.5k
## Senior Silicon Power and Thermal Controllers EngineerApplylocations: US, CA, Santa Claratime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days... .... We are hiring a Senior Silicon Power and Thermal Controllers Engineer to design, implement, and productize the power-performance and...Shift workNVIDIA Corporation
Santa Clara, CA3 days ago$300k
...excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life... ...CA. Who You'll Work With Arista seeks to add a Senior Thermal Engineer to address thermal engineering design challenges of...Remote workRelocationArista Networks, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA4 days ago$152k - $253k
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Thermal Product Design Engineer to join this dynamic and innovative team to support the next generation of products and thermal solutions. As a member within our One Team model, you will support collaborative product design and...Full timeNvidia
Santa Clara, CA3 days ago- AMD in Santa Clara, CA is seeking motivated Thermal Engineering interns/co-ops to contribute to advanced cooling for AI, HPC, and data center platforms. You’ll work with experts, gain real-world experience, and contribute to technologies that move the world forward. You...Internship
$140k - $220k
...solution to a large and rapidly growing industry challenge. And we are poised to scale up! Role Summary: We are looking for a Senior Thermal Engineer with a deep understanding of consumer electronics and data center thermal design and cooling technologies to lead the...Flexible hours$133k - $150k
...technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.Job Summary:The Supermicro Data Center team is seeking a Data Center Thermal Engineer to support the design, validation, and operational maintenance...InternshipWorldwideSupermicro
San Jose, CA3 days ago- ...Province: California City: San Jose SummaryJoin a world-class engineering group at Celestica focused on developing high-end cooling solutions... ..., supportive environment where pushing the leading edge of thermal technology is a shared mission.Your ImpactLead Thermal...Temporary workWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startWorldwideShift work
Celestica
San Jose, CA2 days ago $183k - $247.6k
This role is for a highly innovative and hands-on engineer with the ability and drive to design, analyze, and qualify the mechanical and thermal systems that power AWS's next-generation network hardware. You will own the mechanical and thermal design of network devices...Local areaFlexible hoursAmazon
Cupertino, CA2 days ago$175k - $265k
...find your playground? Together, we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI. Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to lead the end-to-end thermal design, architecture, and validation of our next-generation AI XPU computing platforms. Our roadmap...d-Matrix
Santa Clara, CA2 days ago- PsiQuantum in Milpitas, California is seeking a Thermal Mechanical Engineer to join the Packaging Design team on a mid-level, full-time basis. You will perform structural and thermal simulations of electro-optical sub-assemblies to optimize reliability for quantum computer...Remote jobFull time
- ...December 10, 2027 Quarter Schools: June 21, 2027 - December 10, 2027 WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: We are seeking highly motivated Thermal Engineering intern/co‑op to join our teams and support the development of advanced cooling technologies for AI, high-performance...Full timeSummer workInternshipSummer internshipRemote work
- Thermal Mechanical Engineer at PsiQuantum, Milpitas, California (remote). A mid-level full time position in the 4562 - Packaging Design team, listed under hardware engineering. Come join us. Job Summary The system engineering department is hiring a thermal mechanical...Full timeRemote work
$223.44k - $307.23k
...for jobs that impact everyone's life. What if your ideas could change the way the world connects, powers up, or thinks? As a Thermal Design Engineer - Lead Principal on our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical...Local areaInfineon Technologies
San Jose, CA1 day ago$60k - $140k
...our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions... ...develop methodologies for characterizing the mechanical and thermal performance of battery materials, components, and cells.Requires...Minimum wageLocal areaWipro
Cupertino, CA1 day ago$194.6k - $285.7k
...the future of the digital world.Your ImpactDesign and develop thermal solutions (air cooled or liquid cooled) for systems with high-power... ...and analyze thermal solutions.Collaborate with Distinguished Engineers and Hardware leads on system architectures and cooling.Perform...Full timeTemporary workLocal areaRemote workFlexible hoursCISCO Systems
San Jose, CA5 days ago- ...and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. PLATFORM THERMAL LEADER THE ROLE: We are looking for a dynamic, energetic platform Thermal Lead to join our growing team. THE PERSON: As a leader...
AMD
Santa Clara, CA2 days ago
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