Staff Engineer, Mechanical/Thermal Design

Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent

Design
Asia
Posted on Oct 1, 2024

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

At Tenstorrent we value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. As a Mechanical/Thermal Design Engineer, you will own design and productization of mechanical and thermal solutions for high-performance PCIe Cards and high power, multi-chip Server systems. You will be working with key stakeholders and pulling cross-functional teams together for planning and executing complex programs end-to-end. You will succeed through effective partnering and collaboration with product management, hardware, software, supply chain, NPI teams and external suppliers.

This role is remote, based out of Taipei, Taiwan.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and validate complex mechanical/thermal solutions for high-performance PCIe
    Cards and high-power multi-chip Server Systems
  • Running and evaluating thermal simulations involving air-cooled and liquid-cooled
    systems
  • Validating designs with product-level reliability testing
  • Designing complex parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software
  • Strong engineering engagement with suppliers
  • Providing mechanical requirements, reviewing designs, and validation test plans
  • On-site supplier support for critical builds and tests
  • Managing complex BOMs and product lifecycles in a PLM system
  • Collaborating with world-class suppliers, contractors, and test labs

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with 8+ years of experience
    in design
  • Experience designing cooling solutions and enclosures for electronics
  • Exposure to thermal simulation tools such as Ansys IcePak (preferred), FlowTherm, or SW Flow Simulation
  • Experience designing with vapor chambers, thermal interface materials, fans, heat pipes, pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, etc.
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks and 3DExperience are preferred. With wire harness and surfacing experience
  • Experience with various part manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die-casting, extrusions, stamping, and 3D printing
  • Proficient with creating part and assembly drawings. Deep knowledge of GD&T
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think critically
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Role requires frequent supplier visits in Taiwan
  • Role requires international travel up to 10% of the time

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set by the U.S. government.

As this position will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and supporting documentation will be required and considered as a condition of employment.

If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government. If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.