Thermal / Mechanical Engineer

Netlist Inc. (NASDAQ: NLST) is a leading provider of high-performance modular memory subsystems and next-generation storage-class memory solutions, specializing in technologies that enable innovation in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise infrastructure. Our product portfolio includes DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs, NAND-based SSDs, and advanced interconnect technologies such as CXL and PCIe.

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Thermal/Mechanical Engineer to develop thermal solutions for memory and storage products sold to top-tier OEMs/ODMs and hyperscale customers.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical and thermal models of electrical and mechanical assemblies either from scratch or from PCB CAD files.
• Source or design thermal solutions for memory and storage products.
• Run thermal simulations to verify the thermal solutions meet the specified requirements.
• For custom designs, specify all required materials and create fabrication and assembly drawings as necessary.
• Create and implement Design of Experiments (DoEs) to evaluate thermal properties of electrical assemblies.
• Provide feedback, concerns, and suggestions to the electrical team.
• Create assembly drawings that specify the assembly process.
• Work with manufacturing to ensure assemblies are created properly.

Requirements

• BSEE or MSEE (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field of study.
• 8+ years of directly related industry experience in IC packaging design.
• Knowledge of mechanical drawing tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Knowledge of thermal analysis/simulation tools (Flowtherm, Icepak, etc.).
• Knowledge of thermal materials (IC heat sinks and heat spreaders, thermal greases and epoxies, thermal gap pads, etc.) is desirable.
• Drive to innovate and tackle new challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to assume responsibility and be proactive in addressing issues, setting direction, and meeting commitments.
• Knowledge of memory/storage components (DDRx, LPDDRx, NAND) and modules (DIMMs, SSDs, etc.) is very desirable.

Qualifications

• Professionalism in representing work and good communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform in an office position with heavy computer use.
• Ability to travel (less than 10%).

Pay

$150,000 - $170,000