Material Research Module

About Asiacruit
At Asiacruit we connect top technical talent with forwardthinking global organizations. As part of our expanding highperformance computing and data center solutions practice we are building a specialized Materials Research Module focused on nextgeneration thermal interface materials (TIMs) used in advanced liquidcooled server platforms.

We are seeking a Materials Research Module to lead material evaluation reliability testing and failure analysis for highperformance TIMs supporting highpower CPUs GPUs and AI accelerators in liquidcooling environments.

Position Overview

The Senior Materials Research Engineer will drive TIM technology assessment selection validation and failure analysis across server and data center liquidcooling products. This role requires deep expertise in materials science thermal interface technologies and material reliability evaluation.
You will work closely with mechanical thermal manufacturing and supplier teams to evaluate advanced TIM formulationsincluding metal-based TIMs (e.g. gallium alloys) and carbon-based materials (e.g. graphene films)and ensure longterm stability in real server operating conditions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Material Evaluation and Selection

• Lead the evaluation and selection of TIMs for liquidcooled cold plates used in servers and AI accelerator systems.

• Assess advanced materials such as:

  • Metalbased TIMs (e.g. liquid metal alloys)

  • Carbonbased TIMs (e.g. graphene pyrolytic graphite)

• Perform benchmarking against conventional materials such as thermal grease and thermal gels to determine optimal performance manufacturability and reliability.

• Conduct material screening based on thermal performance mechanical behavior environmental stability and cost.

2. Testing and Validation

• Lead the endtoend testing and validation of TIMs in accordance with internal and international standards.

• Conduct testing across:

  • Thermal conductivity & thermal resistance

  • Interfacial thermal resistance

  • Longterm reliability (aging thermal cycling thermal shock vibration humidity exposure)

  • Material compatibility and chemical stability with cold-plate materials and coolants

• Produce comprehensive validation reports including data interpretation risk assessments and recommendations for mass production readiness.

3. Failure Analysis & Technical Problem Solving

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for TIMrelated failures such as:

  • Pumpout

  • Dryout

  • Corrosion

  • Delamination and adhesion failures

• Utilize material characterization tools (e.g. optical microscopy DSC/TGA SEM if available) to identify failure mechanisms.

• Define corrective actions propose design/process improvements and collaborate with crossfunctional teams to implement solutions.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Support

• Serve as the TIM subject matter expert for product teams during design validation and mass production stages.

• Work closely with:

  • Mechanical design

  • Thermal engineering

  • Manufacturing process engineering

  • Quality and reliability teams

  • Suppliers and material vendors

• Provide technical guidance throughout the entire product lifecycle to ensure stable and scalable mass production.

5. Process & Knowledge Management

• Maintain and improve internal:

  • TIM selection guidelines

  • Material test standards

  • Design and reliability specifications

• Build and update internal materials databases case libraries and material performance records.

• Track industry developments academic research trends and emerging standards in TIMs and thermal materials.

Qualifications

1. Education

• Masters degree or above in:

  • Materials Science

  • Chemistry

  • Thermal Engineering

  • Or related disciplines

• Bachelors degree will be considered with strong relevant experience.

2. Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of handson experience in TIM evaluation testing and validation.

• Experience with server HPC or data center liquid cooling programs is highly preferred.

• Leadership experience or capability to manage modulelevel projects is required.

3. Core Competencies

(1) Advanced Materials Evaluation

• Handson experience evaluating at least one class of advanced TIMs:

  • Liquid metals (e.g. gallium-based alloys)

  • Highthermalconductivity carbon materials (graphene films pyrolytic graphite)

(2) Thermal Property Testing

• Strong knowledge of thermal measurement techniques:

  • Thermal conductivity

  • Thermal resistance

• Practical experience with:

  • Laser Flash Analyzers (LFA)

  • Thermal resistance measurement tools

  • TGA/DSC or equivalent thermal analysis instruments

(3) Reliability Testing & Failure Analysis

• Familiar with reliability test methods used for TIM qualification.

• Able to perform initial failure analysis using optical microscopy spectroscopy or thermal analysis equipment.

(4) Standards & Compliance

• Knowledge of domestic and international standards for material testing qualification and reliability assessments.

(5) Communication Skills

• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.

• Able to read and interpret English technical standards and scientific literature.

• Capability to conduct bilingual (Chinese/English) technical discussions is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with server OEMs hyperscale cloud providers or HPC equipment.

• Familiarity with liquid cooling components materials compatibility corrosion behavior and interface mechanics.

• Published work or patents related to TIMs thermal materials or reliability engineering.

• Experience collaborating with international suppliers or research institutions.

Why Join Asiacruit

• Participate in leading-edge materials engineering supporting global AI and data center platforms.

• Flexible/remote work options with access to advanced test labs as needed.

• Strong emphasis on technical excellence continuous learning and engineering rigor.

• Competitive compensation benefits and professional development opportunities.

• Work in a diverse collaborative and innovation-driven culture.