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Act as the technical authority for Direct-to-Chip and rack-level cooling systems, overseeing the physical realization of hardware from equipment selection to final sign-off. Lead thermal validation, vendor qualification, and the integration of cooling solutions into high-density AI environments.
Requires a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Science with over 8 years of experience in Hardware Engineering or Thermal Reliability. Must have proven expertise in qualifying high-precision manufacturing equipment and a deep understanding of Direct-to-Chip cooling mechanics.
NPI Engineer, Thermal
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Ladder: Hardware Design
Travel: Approximately 20%
Role Overview
At Nexthop AI, our thermal solutions are as complex as the silicon they cool. We are looking for a Hardware Product Engineer to act as the ultimate technical authority for our Direct-to-Chip (D2C) and rack-level cooling systems. This role sits within the Hardware Design Ladder and is responsible for the physical realization of our hardware—from the initial equipment selection at the factory to the final data sign-off before a product reaches the customer.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy, Selection & Buyoff
2. Thermal Data Authority
3. Thermal Realization and Manufacturing
4. Reliability & Qualification Standards
Required Qualifications
What Success Looks Like
Automation, Assurance and leading cloud based software product development
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