Netlist

Thermal/Mechanical Engineer
Reports To: Vice President, Systems Engineering
Company Overview
Netlist Inc. (NASDAQ: NLST) is a leading provider of high-performance modular memory subsystems and next-generation storage-class memory solutions. We specialize in cutting-edge 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.
Join our world-class engineering team and be part of shaping the future of memory and storage architecture.
Position Summary
Netlist is looking for an exceptional Thermal/Mechanical Engineer to develop thermal solutions for memory and storage products for sale to top tier OEMs/ODMs and Hyperscalar customers.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Create mechanical and thermal models of electrical and mechanical assembles either from scratch or from PCB CAD files</li>
<li>Source or design thermal solutions for memory and storage products.</li>
<li>Run thermal simulations to verify the thermal solutions meet the specified requirements</li>
<li>For custom designs, specify all the required materials and create fabrication and assembly drawings as necessary</li>
<li>Create and implement Design of Experiments (DoEs) to evaluate thermal properties of electrical assemblies</li>
<li>Feedback concerns and suggestions to electrical team</li>
<li>Create assembly drawings which specify the assembly process</li>
<li>Work with manufacturing to ensure that assemblies are created properly</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>BSEE or MSEE (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field of study with 8+ years of directly related industry experience in IC Packaging Design.</li>
<li>Must have knowledge of mechanical drawing tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)</li>
<li>Must have knowledge of thermal analysis/simulation tools (Flowtherm, Icepak, etc.))</li>
<li>Knowledge of thermal materials (IC heat sinks and heat spreaders, thermal greases and epoxies, thermal gap pads, etc.) is desirable.</li>
<li>Must possess the drive to innovate and tackle new challenges.</li>
<li>Must possess good communication skills and professionalism in representing his/her work.</li>
<li>Must have excellent problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Must have strong interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills</li>
<li>Must have the ability to assume responsibility and be proactive in taking initiative to address issues, set direction and meet commitments</li>
<li>Knowledge of memory/storage components (DDRx, LPDDRx, NAND) and modules (DIMMs, SSDs, etc.) is very desirable.</li>
<li>Physical demands for an office position with heavy computer use</li>
<li>Ability to travel (less than 10%)</li>
</ul>
Salary Range: $150,000 - 170,000

Thermal / Mechanical Engineer

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