Laboratory Operations Intern

What MatX Is Building

Matx is developing advanced rack- and POD-level infrastructure systems to support next-generation high-performance computing and AI workloads. Our focus is on delivering highly reliable, thermally efficient, and scalable hardware solutions, including cutting-edge liquid cooling architectures and mechanical systems.

We are building vertically integrated platforms that combine mechanical design, thermal management, packaging, and system-level engineering to ensure robust performance under extreme operating conditions. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about reliability engineering, system validation, and cross-functional product development.

What You'll Do

• Help cross-functional teams solve mechanical and thermal problems in the lab on liquid cooling or mechanical structures


• Sketch schematics for the laboratory to make suppliers understand the mechanical and thermal needs


• Draft reports of the experimental investigation in the laboratory and co-work with the team in analysis.


• Hands-on with CAD software for design analysis and understanding of the hardware.


• Keeping track of schedules of delivery of multiple items to the lab and helping the suppliers in fixing the testing equipment and following up on any kind of further improvements of the setup


• Experimental investigation of mechanical parameters and constraints in the laboratory


• Should be involved in design discussions of mechanical and thermal design to understand the setup and draft required design versions to have a track of the discussions and design versions


• Need to follow up on the schedule of multiple mechanical and thermal components in the EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP phases with the ODM and other suppliers

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field


• Strong understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Mechanical and thermal test setup
  
  
  • Scheduling and drafting reports of tests and lab components.
  
  
  
  


• Experience with:
  
  
  
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  
  
  
  


• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams

Bonus Points If You Have

• Knowledge of:




• HVAC or Liquid cooling systems


• Laboratory expertise 


• Basic Product management expertise for scheduling




• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills

Work Location

This is a hybrid role based in our Mountain View, CA office, with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday. In exceptional cases, remote work arrangements may be considered.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.

MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.