Senior Thermal Test Engineer

SA Technologies Inc.; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SA Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Thermal Test Engineer to drive automation and data analysis for thermal validation testing of high-power electronics and datacenter cooling systems.

You will build repeatable test automation pipelines, turn test data into actionable insights, and work closely with thermal simulation, mechanical design, and product engineering teams to meet performance and reliability targets.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in thermal/electronics testing with emphasis on test automation.
• Strong Python skills and data pipeline experience.
• Experience building test automation frameworks and data acquisition systems.
• Proficiency in JMP for statistical analysis.
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI for stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain test automation frameworks and data pipelines to improve throughput.
• Develop scripts to control instrumentation and log data in real time.
• Perform statistical analysis of thermal data and identify trends and root causes.
• Build dashboards and automated reports for engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with simulation teams to correlate test data with CFD models.
• Define thermal test plans and instrumentation requirements for new setups.
• Support reliability testing with automated data capture and analysis.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and simulation engineers.
• Promote data management and reproducibility across the team.

Conocimientos

Python

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

JMP

Power BI

Git

DAQ hardware interfaces

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Senior Thermal Test Engineer to drive automation and data analysis across thermal validation testing for high-power electronics and datacenter cooling systems. This role is focused on building robust, repeatable test automation pipelines and turning raw test data into actionable engineering insight — working closely with thermal simulation, mechanical design, and product engineering teams to ensure our cooling solutions meet performance, reliability, and efficiency targets.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain test automation frameworks and data acquisition pipelines (Python preferred) that reduce manual effort and increase test throughput and repeatability
• Develop scripts/tools to automatically control instrumentation (thermocouples, RTDs, pressure transducers, flow meters, thermal imaging), log data, and flag anomalies in real time
• Perform statistical analysis of thermal test data using JMP (DOE, variability analysis, correlation, control charts) to identify trends, outliers, and root causes of thermal performance issues
• Build dashboards and automated reporting in Power BI to communicate test results and KPIs to engineering and leadership
• Collaborate with thermal simulation engineers to correlate automated test data against CFD/thermal simulation results (Icepak, Fluent, or similar), helping validate and refine simulation models
• Design thermal test plans and specify instrumentation/DAQ requirements for new test setups, in support of characterizing component and system-level thermal performance against specs (e.g., OCP cold plate specs, ASHRAE guidelines)
• Support failure analysis and reliability testing (thermal cycling, stress testing, accelerated life testing) with automated data capture and analysis
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and simulation engineers throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through qualification
• Champion best practices for data management, version control, and reproducibility across the test engineering team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in thermal/electronics testing, with a strong emphasis on test automation and data analysis
• Strong Python skills, including experience automating instrument control and building data pipelines
• Demonstrated experience building test automation frameworks and/or automated data acquisition systems (e.g., interfacing with DAQ hardware, thermocouples, flow/pressure sensors via drivers or APIs)
• Proficiency in JMP for statistical analysis of test data (DOE, variability/correlation analysis, control charts)
• Experience building dashboards and reports in Power BI to communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and technical writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of heat transfer fundamentals (conduction, convection, radiation) and thermal/liquid cooling systems (cold plates, heat exchangers, pumps, manifolds)
• Working knowledge of CFD/thermal simulation tools (Icepak, Fluent, or equivalent) and ability to correlate automated test data against simulation predictions
• Experience with software engineering practices applied to test tooling: version control (git), unit testing, CI/CD
• Familiarity with OCP (Open Compute Project) thermal and liquid cooling specifications
• Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE)
• Experience building tools that bridge CAD/simulation workflows with test data (e.g., automated correlation pipelines)
• Prior experience in a fast-paced hardware development environment with tight product timelines
• Experience with manufacturing test processes supporting high-volume production shipments

Pay range and compensation package

• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite in San Jose, CA.
• Compensation: Base salary of approximately $150,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus bonus and equity.