Associate Mechanical / Thermal Engineer

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Fabric8Labs, headquartered in sunny San Diego, CA, is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with advanced 3D printing technologies. We’re seeking a highly motivated Associate Mechanical/Thermal Engineer to join our engineering team with a primary focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling and simulation. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is excited to work on high-impact thermal challenges across advanced electronics, cooling systems, and next-generation hardware.

You’ll work closely with senior engineers to design, analyze, and optimize thermal management components using commercial CFD tools such as Siemens FloEFD, Ansys Fluent/Icepak, or Altair AcuSolve. This is a great opportunity to rapidly build simulation expertise and see your work translate into real manufactured products.

Fabric8Labs is focused on accelerating metal additive manufacturing adoption and enabling new applications with our patented Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) processes. Since closing our Series B funding round, we are rapidly expanding our team to advance and commercialize our disruptive technology.

If you are excited about the opportunity to change the future of manufacturing in collaboration with our growing team, then come join us! Backed by industry-leading partners, including Mark Cuban, Intel Capital, TDK Ventures, Stanley Black and Decker, and NEA: Fabric8Labs is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, and we are excited to bring in diverse minds and perspectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and interpret CFD simulations (thermal, fluid flow, conjugate heat transfer).
• Build and refine simulation geometries, meshes, and boundary conditions based on engineering inputs.
• Work with mechanical and design teams to translate simulation insights into actionable hardware improvements.
• Support the development and validation of thermal solutions through test correlation and data analysis.
• Document simulation approaches, assumptions, and results for internal review and customer-facing deliverables.
• Contribute to process improvements for modeling workflows, simulation libraries, and design guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience in mechanical or thermal engineering role(s).
• Understanding of fundamentals in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and/or electronics cooling.
• Familiarity with commercial CFD packages (e.g., Siemens FloEFD, Ansys Fluent/Icepak, Altair AcuSolve, COMSOL, Star-CCM+).
• Basic competency in CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar).
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and an understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate across engineering teams.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes and materials
• You must have a growth mindset, exhibit extreme accountability, and be self-motivated to succeed in this role

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Coursework or internship experience involving CFD, thermal design, or fluid systems.
• Experience scripting or automating simulation workflows (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Exposure to electronics cooling, liquid cooling, or multiphysics modeling
• Hands-on experience in thermal testing or lab instrumentation

Why Work at Fabric8Labs?

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including equity compensation, health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with employer match; and an unmetered vacation policy.
• Work with the most advanced manufacturing technologies to develop next-generation products for AI Data Centers.
• Work with a team of bright and highly motivated individuals who work in a fast paced environment with focus on achieving a common goal.
• We have a collaborative work environment where we work in tight knit teams focused on developing advanced products.
• Regular catered company events and celebrations, and a fully stocked break room.

Other information

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to type, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Routinely required to move around the facility.
• May require travel (domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs, up to 15% of the time
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Fabric8Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Fabric8Labs prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person (on site) at San Diego Office (92121)

Pay: From $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person