Senior Materials Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. NVIDIA scores B on the Alion truth index.
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join our Networking Thermal Engineering team and be part of the leading team developing next-generation cooling solutions for high-speed communication systems. The role focuses on material selection, characterization, qualification, and definition of engineering methodologies supporting key thermal technologies, with emphasis on liquid cooling solutions. You will work closely with design, analysis, and thermal architecture teams to enable reliable and manufacturable solutions from concept to mass production.
What you'll be doing:
Define thermal material selection strategy
Develop characterization, qualification methodologies, procedures
Evaluate performance reliability compatibility thermal environments
Lead root cause analysis material failures
Collaborate design simulation manufacturing reliability teams
Support supplier engagement material qualification activities
What we need to see:
M.Sc. or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years materials engineering experience
Experience with TIM (Thermal Interface Material), adhesives polymers thermal
Hands-on DMA DSC TGA characterization experience
Define characterization qualification methodologies working procedures
Understand material behavior reliability failure mechanisms
Experience materials compatibility liquid cooling environments
Perform root cause failure investigation analysis
Experience in working with suppliers material qualification
Ability work multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Deep expertise in Thermal Interface Materials (TIM), including advanced TIM solutions and viscoelastic materials.
Experience working with materials in liquid cooling environments, including compatibility, corrosion, and long-term reliability considerations.
Familiarity with failure analysis tools such as CT and C-SAM.
Experience building material databases, specifications, and engineering guidelines.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking people in the world working for us. Are you a creative student who loves a challenge? Are you ready to become the engineer you always wanted to be? Come and be part of the best thermal team in the industry!
NVIDIA is committed to encouraging a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.