Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Thermal Design & Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in thermal design and validation of liquid cooling systems
  • Strong background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and electronics thermal management
  • Hands-on experience with CFD simulation tools like Icepak or similar
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop cold plates and components for AMD Data Center GPUs from concept to production
  • Run CFD simulations to optimize thermal performance and coolant distribution
  • Perform thermal-mechanical analyses to ensure reliability and performance of assemblies
  • Plan and conduct validations of liquid cooling systems, including testing for thermal resistance and reliability
  • Correlate simulation data with test results and identify areas for design improvement
  • Communicate findings through detailed technical reports and design reviews

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Flexible work hours and remote work opportunities
  • Professional development and career advancement support
  • Access to wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

As a Thermal Design & Validation Engineer in the Data Center Platform Engineering (DPEG) Thermal Mechanical Engineering team, you will design, simulate, validate, and qualify liquid cooling solutions for AMD's next-generation AI and Data Center GPU products. Spanning cold plate design, liquid cooling architecture, thermal-mechanical analysis, CFD simulation, and lab validation, you'll partner with thermal architects, package and board designers, system engineers, manufacturing, and external suppliers to deliver high-performance, reliable, and manufacturable cooling solutions from concept through production.

THE PERSON

You are a hands-on technical contributor with expertise in liquid cooling systems and electronics thermal management, and a passion for solving complex thermal-mechanical challenges. A self-motivated problem solver with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause skills, you thrive in a fast-paced product development environment and communicate and collaborate effectively across global teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design and develop cold plates and liquid cooling components for AMD Data Center GPU platforms, driving hardware development from concept through validation and production release.
  • Run CFD simulations (Icepak or equivalent) and 1D flow network models to optimize thermal performance, coolant distribution, pressure drop, and flow balance at component, server, and rack level.
  • Perform thermal-mechanical analysis of cold plate assemblies - mounting load, tolerance stack-up, flatness, warpage, and interface contact - to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Plan and execute validation for cold plates, manifolds, tubing assemblies, and full liquid cooling systems, including flow, pressure drop, thermal resistance, leak, and reliability testing.
  • Correlate test data with simulation, identify design optimizations, and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for thermal, mechanical, and manufacturing issues.
  • Communicate results through technical reports and design reviews.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Domain expertise
  • Heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and electronics cooling, with experience validating liquid cooling for high-power electronics - ideally AI, HPC, or Data Center server platforms.
  • Cold plate design and thermal interface management, including manufacturing processes such as machining, brazing, skiving, friction stir welding, and additive manufacturing.

Simulation & modeling
  • CFD analysis with Icepak, FloTHERM, Ansys Fluent, or similar tools.
  • 1D flow network modeling, with a strong grasp of pressure drop, flow distribution, and coolant performance optimization.
  • FEA for structural and thermo-mechanical analysis, plus GD&T, manufacturing tolerances, and assembly processes.

Validation & lab
  • Thermal and mechanical validation of cold plates and rack-level cooling systems, including lab instrumentation, telemetry, data acquisition, and analysis.
  • Lead end-to-end liquid cooling validation, including thermal, hydraulic, leak, and qualification testing to support product release.

Tools & programming
  • Proficiency with CAD software (Creo and/or SolidWorks).
  • Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for automation, data analysis, DOE, and statistical methods.
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and root-cause skills, with familiarity in OCP and modern liquid-cooled AI infrastructure.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

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15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
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Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
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