Senior Thermal Engineer

Crestron Electronics; Rockleigh (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

On-site amenities

Job summary

Crestron Electronics seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in thermal analysis to lead end-to-end electronics cooling solutions. You will design, simulate, and validate thermal architectures, using CFD and CAD tools to optimize performance and ensure EMI compliance.

The role requires presenting results to multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with design and test engineers, and driving improvements from concept to production while working a hybrid schedule in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced responsibilities.
• Proficiency in CAD tools with strong understanding of heat transfer in electronics cooling.
• Experience developing thermal models and performing CFD-driven analysis.
• Ability to interpret CFD results and present to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish end-to-end thermal architecture and validation for electronic products.
• Combine analytical and CFD methods to accelerate thermal solution development.
• Develop detailed assembly models in Creo or SolidWorks with EMI-related design features.
• Present findings to engineering teams and management.
• Assist in thermal verification testing and resolve discrepancies between simulations and lab results.
• Apply heat transfer principles to develop innovative cooling technologies.

Skills

Heat transfer principles

CFD tools

Creo/SolidWorks

Thermal modeling

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CFD software

Job description

At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology.

We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products’ are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings’ to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn and many others. We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world!

Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security.

Summary

This role focuses on creating efficient, production-ready thermal solutions for complex electronics by leading the full lifecycle from requirements definition and system design to simulation, validation, and testing. It involves applying heat transfer principles, using CAD and CFD tools to design and optimize solutions, and ensuring compliance with product, safety, and EMI constraints. The position also requires presenting findings to stakeholders and supporting verification testing while resolving issues between simulation results and real-world performance.

Responsibilities

• Establish thermal requirements and drive the end-to-end system-level thermal architecture, design, and validation process. Leverage CFD simulation tools to evaluate, optimize, and validate thermal solutions that ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Combine use of analytical and CFD tools efficiently to reduce development time for thermal solutions.
• Develop detailed assembly models in Creo or SolidWorks, incorporating safety and EMI-related design features and constraints to generate high-fidelity thermal models for CFD analysis, optimization, and validation.
• Present thermal simulation/validation findings/solutions to engineering teams and management.
• Assist in thermal verification testing and resolve any issues resulting from simulation results and lab testing.
• Apply heat transfer principles to develop advanced/innovative thermal technologies for both natural and forced cooling applications.

**** This is a hybrid role in the office 3 days a week****

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering is preferred
• Proficient in CAD tools with a strong understanding of heat transfer principles and their application to solving electronics cooling challenges.
• Experienced in developing thermal models and performing simulation-driven analysis using CFD software to evaluate and optimize thermal performance.
• Strong ability to interpret and synthesize thermal simulation data, translate complex technical findings into actionable insights, and present thermal analyses, recommendations, and solutions to cross‑functional teams and senior management.
• Hands-on experience in airflow and thermal verification testing for the validation
• Proficiency is using 3-D CAD software such as Creo
• Knowledgeable about mechanical and thermal characteristics of electronic devices, including thermal interface materials, heat sinks, heat spreaders, and PCBs, and their role in effective thermal management solutions.

Crestron Electronics offers a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401K with company match, Paid Time Off, Holidays, On‑site Amenities at NJ Headquarters & TX Facilities, Crestron Market Cafes, and Fitness Centers.

At Crestron Electronics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drive innovation. Crestron’s success hinges on continuing to build a workforce of unique individuals whose passion inspires us to create and revolutionize industry‑leading products and services. There will always be more to accomplish, and at Crestron, we believe the best way forward is together.

EOE/M/F/D/V

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