Mechanical Test Engineer

8574 Laird Technologies Inc (Us); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity, a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Cleveland team. You will design and execute thermal and mechanical tests for heat transfer technologies and collaborate with scientists, design engineers, and product managers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on testing experience, strong data analysis skills in Python/MATLAB/Minitab, and a solid foundation in heat transfer and materials behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years experience, or a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on thermal and/or mechanical testing experience, preferably with TIMs, polymers, adhesives, or electronic packaging materials.
• Experience with thermal test systems, mechanical test equipment, and environmental or reliability testing.
• Strong foundation in heat transfer, solid mechanics, and materials behavior.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced test methods to evaluate the thermal, mechanical, electrical, rheological, and reliability performance of heat transfer technologies.
• Establish, optimize, and validate test protocols using equipment such as TIM testers, thermal test vehicles, thermal analyzers, mechanical compression systems, rheometers, and environmental chambers.
• Develop and implement automated test sequences and instrument interfaces to improve testing throughput, repeatability, and data integrity.
• Lead thermo‑mechanical modeling efforts to support test development and correlate laboratory results to real‑world application conditions.
• Evaluate interactions between TIMs and system interfaces, including heat spreaders, heat sinks, power modules, and IGBT/SiC‑based packages.
• Investigate anomalous or unexpected test results through root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to extract key performance metrics and establish statistical confidence in results.
• Prepare high‑quality technical documentation, including SOPs, engineering reports, and test specifications.
• Partner with materials scientists, design engineers, and product managers to support material formulation and product development decisions.
• Support customer validation testing and application‑specific performance evaluations.
• Train laboratory technicians and global test teams on new test methods, equipment, and best practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Minitab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Thermal test systems

Environmental test chambers

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem‑solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high‑tech industries – we’re a tight‑knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting‑edge technology possible. We value forward‑thinking challengers, boundary‑pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced test methods to evaluate the thermal, mechanical, electrical, rheological, and reliability performance of heat transfer technologies.
• Establish, optimize, and validate test protocols using equipment such as TIM testers, thermal test vehicles, thermal analyzers, mechanical compression systems, rheometers, and environmental chambers.
• Develop and implement automated test sequences and instrument interfaces to improve testing throughput, repeatability, and data integrity.
• Lead thermo‑mechanical modeling efforts to support test development and correlate laboratory results to real‑world application conditions.
• Evaluate interactions between TIMs and system interfaces, including heat spreaders, heat sinks, power modules, and IGBT/SiC‑based packages.
• Investigate anomalous or unexpected test results through root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to extract key performance metrics and establish statistical confidence in results.
• Prepare high‑quality technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering reports, and test specifications.
• Partner with materials scientists, design engineers, and product managers to support material formulation and product development decisions.
• Support customer validation testing and application‑specific performance evaluations.
• Train laboratory technicians and global test teams on new test methods, equipment, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree, in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience in thermal and/or mechanical testing, preferably involving TIMs, polymers, adhesives, or electronic packaging materials.
• Experience with thermal test systems, mechanical test equipment, and environmental or reliability testing.
• Strong foundation in heat transfer, solid mechanics, and materials behavior.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools such as Python, MATLAB, Minitab, or equivalent.

Location

#On‑site #Cleveland,OH #Wilmington,DE

Benefits

• Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Additional Information

Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us! Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process. Join a global leader making tomorrow’s technologies possible, from AI to advanced computing and beyond. Here, your ideas spark innovation, your curiosity drives progress, and your journey powers the next leap in electronics. Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our