Thermal Mechanical Engineer

Teradyne; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Teradyne in Agoura Hills, CA, seeks a Thermal Mechanical Engineer to develop and validate thermal‑mechanical systems for advanced semiconductor test equipment. You will design and analyze cooling solutions, build and test prototypes, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust performance.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in heat transfer and fluid mechanics, hands‑on experience with liquid cooling, and proficiency in SOLIDWORKS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 2+ years of related thermal, mechanical, or product development experience.
• Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermal analysis, or thermal‑mechanical design.
• Exposure to board‑level thermal analysis, liquid cooling, cooling hardware, or thermal testing.
• SOLIDWORKS experience required; PDM or similar data‑management exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of board-level and system-level cooling solutions for next-generation semiconductor test equipment.
• Contribute to cold plate, liquid-cooled component, fluid connector, heatsink, and thermal‑mechanical hardware design.
• Create and revise mechanical models and drawings using SOLIDWORKS.
• Support thermal analyses, prototype evaluations, design verification, and thermal testing activities.
• Assist with liquid delivery hardware, including pumps, filters, piping, fittings, and cooling loops.
• Document technical findings clearly and participate in design reviews with cross‑functional engineering teams.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Thermal analysis

Thermal design

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Hands-on mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

PDM

CFD tools

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Job description

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Thermal Mechanical Engineer (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA)

Date: Aug 29, 2026

Location: Agoura Hills, CA, US

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and drives excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diverse perspectives across our workforce. Our employees are supportedto innovateandlearnsomething new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, viewpoints, and experiences because better teams deliver better outcomes.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne is expanding its centralized mechanical engineering capability in Agoura Hills to support next-generation semiconductor test equipment. As a Thermal Mechanical Engineer, you will help design, analyze, prototype, integrate, andvalidatethe thermal and mechanical systems that enable high-performance semiconductor test platforms used across computing, communications, mobility, and AI infrastructure.

This development-focused role is well suited for an engineer ready to build depth in liquid cooling, board-level thermal analysis, thermal-mechanical hardware, and hands‑on validation while working with experienced technical leaders.

Support development of board-level and system-level cooling solutions for next-generation semiconductor test equipment

Contribute to cold plate, liquid-cooled component , fluid connector, heatsink, and thermal-mechanical hardware design

Create and revise mechanical models and drawings using SOLIDWORKS

Support thermal analyses, prototype evaluations, design verification, and thermal testing activities

Assist with liquid delivery hardware, including pumps, filters, piping, fittings, and cooling loops

Document technical findings clearly and participate in design reviews with cross‑functional engineering teams

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you are ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Typically 2+ years of related thermal, mechanical, or product development experience, or an advanced degree with relevant project experience

Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermal analysis, or thermal‑mechanical design

Exposure to board‑level thermal analysis, liquid cooling, cooling hardware, or thermal testing

SOLIDWORKS experience required ; PDM or similar data‑management exposure preferred

Clear communication, documentation, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills

Proactive, hands‑on mindset with the ability to ramp quickly, take ownership of assigned work, and collaborate across engineering teams

Preferred

Experience with semiconductor test equipment, capital equipment, or high‑density electronics systems

Experience with cold plates, liquid cooling systems, cooling distribution hardware, or fluid connector integration

Exposure to CFD or thermal analysis tools such as Flotherm , SolidWorks Flow Simulation, or similar tools

Experience with printed circuit board tools such as CircuitWorks or Allegro

Hands‑on prototype build, test, troubleshooting, supplier, or manufacturing support experience

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means quickly building familiarity with Teradyne products, tools, and design practices while delivering assigned design, analysis, documentation, and verification work with increasing independence. Over time, this role should grow from guided execution into broader ownership of thermal‑mechanical design and validation activities.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $79,800 - $127,600. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well‑being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.