Thermal Engineer – Advanced Packaging & NPI

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking a Thermal Engineer to drive thermal characterization and technology development for cutting-edge package architectures. You will collaborate with design, reliability, manufacturing, test, and product engineering to evaluate thermal performance and enable successful product ramps.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to develop innovative thermal test methodologies and influence future packaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/thermal-related engineering required.
• Experience in thermal engineering within semiconductor or advanced packaging.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer and thermal management.
• Experience with Thermal Test Vehicles (TTVs) and lab testing.
• Ability to analyze data and correlate simulations with measurements.
• Experience supporting NPI, qualification, OSAT engagements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the thermal SME for advanced packaging and NPI programs.
• Lead thermal characterization, TTV development, testing, and data analysis.
• Develop thermal models and correlate simulations with lab data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess thermal performance.
• Support qualification, product bring-up, and OSAT manufacturing transfers.
• Investigate thermal issues and drive root-cause corrective actions.
• Contribute to future thermal tech pathfinding and process improvement.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Heat transfer

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Thermal Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Thermal test equipment

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking a Thermal Engineer to drive thermal characterization and technology development for cutting-edge package architectures. You will collaborate with design, reliability, manufacturing, test, and product engineering to evaluate thermal performance and enable successful product ramps.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to develop innovative thermal test methodologies and influence future packaging