Technical Lead - Thermal Management (Santa Rosa)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Les Ulis; Hybride; EUR 101 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global engineering firm is seeking a Technical Lead in Thermal Engineering to oversee design and analysis projects. The successful candidate will lead teams, develop advanced thermal models, and work closely with clients. Ideal applicants have over 8 years of experience in shockwave cooling techniques and thermal simulation tools in a consulting environment. This position offers competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Prestations

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in thermal engineering, specifically in electronics cooling.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor staff.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Responsabilités

• Lead thermal design and analysis projects.
• Develop advanced CFD and FEA thermal models.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.

Connaissances

Leadership

Thermal Engineering

CFD Simulation

Communication Skills

Formation

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Masters or PhD preferred

Outils

ANSYS Icepak

FloTHERM

FloEFD

ANSYS Mechanical

Description du poste

Overview

Technical Lead Thermal Engineering bp Castrol joint venture. Location: San Francisco Bay area (Site based, or remote working with travel).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee thermal design and analysis projects across multiple industries and product types.
• Develop advanced CFD and FEA thermal models (ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, FloEFD, ANSYS Mechanical, etc.) and correlate with lab test results.
• Guide project teams in developing solutions for electronics cooling challenges, including natural/forced convection, heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers, and liquid cooling.
• Partner with clients to define requirements, review design trade-offs, and present findings in a clear and actionable way.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, ensuring high-quality analysis and deliverables.
• Contribute to proposals, project scoping, and client communications as part of consulting engagements.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, tools, and best practices to bring innovation into projects.
• Represent the JV as a subject matter expert in technical discussions, industry forums, and conferences.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field (Masters or PhD preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in thermal engineering, with significant hands-on work in electronics cooling and CFD simulation.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineering staff.
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency with thermal simulation tools (ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, FloEFD, ANSYS Mechanical).
• Experience with lab testing, thermal measurement, and data correlation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex results to clients and stakeholders.
• Prior consulting experience or client-facing engineering work.
• Familiarity with electronics packaging, PCB-level thermal analysis, and system-level thermal design.
• Exposure to multiple industry domains (semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, datacenter, etc.).
• Publications, patents, or recognition in thermal management or electronics cooling.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with world-class clients solving some of the toughest thermal challenges.
• A collaborative and knowledge-rich environment with a focus on professional development.
• Leadership opportunities in both technical excellence and consulting practice growth.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement potential.