Thermal-Mechanical Expert for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and Electronic Systems

Imec; Vlaams-Brabant; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IMEC in Leuven, Belgium seeks a Thermal-Mechanical Expert for electronic assemblies. You will perform advanced thermal and mechanical modelling, validate against experiments, and optimize designs for reliability in harsh environments.

Collaboration with design, manufacturing and QA teams is essential to deliver robust solutions. You will stay at the forefront of simulation techniques, material characterization, and AI-enhanced prediction methods while contributing to reports and stakeholder

Formación

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in thermal and mechanical simulation of electronic systems.
• Proficiency with MARC, ANSYS, COMSOL or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of material physics, mechanics and heat transfer.
• Experience with experimental validation of simulation results.
• Familiarity with AI-based computational modelling is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas.

Responsabilidades

• Perform thermal and mechanical simulations of electronic assemblies using industry-standard tools.
• Analyse results to identify issues and optimize thermal/mechanical performance.
• Develop and validate simulation models; conduct experimental tests and material characterization.
• Keep up-to-date with advances in thermal-mechanical simulation and AI-based methods.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate insights into product development.

Conocimientos

Thermal simulation

Mechanical behaviour

Heat transfer

Experimental validation

AI-based modelling

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Educación

Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science

Herramientas

MARC

ANSYS

COMSOL

Descripción del empleo

Thermal-Mechanical Expert for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and Electronic Systems

As aThermal-Mechanical Simulation Expert, you will play a crucial role in thedesign and optimization of electronic printed circuit board assemblies for variousapplication fields such as space, automotive and power. You will be responsiblefor conducting advanced thermal and mechanical modelling to ensure, validatemodels with experiments and predict the reliability and efficiency in harshenvironmental conditions. Your expertise will help us pushing the boundaries oftechnology and deliver superior solutions to our collaboration partners.

What you will do

• Perform thermal and mechanical simulations of electronic assemblies using industry-standard software tools.
• Analyse simulationresults to identify potential issues and optimize designs for thermal andmechanical performance.
• Develop and validatesimulation models to predict the thermal-mechanical behaviour ofelectronic under various conditions. Conduct experimental validation andadjust simulation results by defining and executing experimental tests andmaterial characterization.
• Stay updated with thelatest advancements in thermal-mechanical simulation techniques, inmaterial characterisation techniques, in validation methods and in toolssuch as AI-based computational learning and prediction techniques toenhance simulation accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed reportsand presentations to communicate simulation findings and recommendationsto stakeholders.
• Collaborate withcross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and qualityassurance, to ensure seamless integration of simulation insights intoproduct development.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• Master's or Ph.D. inMechanical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience inthermal and mechanical simulation in electronic systems.
• Proficiency in simulationsoftware such as MARC, ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of materialphysics, mechanical behaviour, heat transfer.
• Experience withexperimental validation of simulation results.
• Experience w/ AI basedcomputational modelling is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solvingskills and attention to detail.
• Ability to workeffectively in a team environment and communicate complex technicalconcepts clearly.
• Experience in projectresponsibilities and writing funded proposal is a plus.

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