Thermal Test Engineer

Alloy Enterprises Inc; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloy Enterprises is seeking an innovative Thermal Test Engineer to lead our thermal test lab and advance development of high-performance cooling components. This hands-on role covers lab organization, test setup design, data analysis, and collaboration with design/manufacturing teams to drive product improvements.

Responsibilities include building test fixtures, conducting thermal and fluidic tests on cold plates and other components, and presenting findings to leadership to obtain resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong background in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience in designing and building test fixtures and setups.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems (DAQ) and sensor technology.
• Experience with Python, especially for automation and controls.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the thermal test lab, including organization, safety, and equipment procurement.
• Design, build, and configure test setups to evaluate performance under various conditions.
• Conduct thermal and fluidic testing on cold plates and other thermal components.
• Analyze test data and provide actionable insights to design and manufacturing teams.
• Research and propose new testing methodologies and equipment to enhance capabilities.
• Present findings to leadership to secure resources for innovations.
• Collaborate with engineering on customer parts, potential Applications Engineer growth.

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

DAQ systems

Sensor technology

Python

Automation and controls

Independent work

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DAQ hardware

Thermocouples

Pressure transducers

Flow meters

Job description

Alloy Enterprises at the forefront of thermal management technology. Our proprietary Stack Forging manufacturing method allows us to create high-performance thermal components that push the boundaries of what's possible in demanding industries. We are a fast-paced, innovative hard-tech manufacturing start-up poised for significant growth. We are looking for an innovative and driven Test Engineer to join our growing team and help us build the future of thermal management.

What You’ll Do

As a Thermal Test Engineer, you will be a critical part of our product development and manufacturing process. You will be responsible for leading our thermal test lab, ensuring the performance and reliability of our cutting-edge cold plates and other thermal management components. This is a hands-on role for a creative and meticulous engineer who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. You will not only be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the lab but will also be a key contributor to the innovation of our testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the thermal test lab, from organization and safety to hardware procurement and management.
• Design, build, and configure novel test setups to accurately evaluate the performance of our thermal components under a variety of conditions.
• Conduct thermal and fluidic testing on components such as cold plates and other high-performance thermal solutions.
• Analyze and interpret test data, providing actionable insights to our design and manufacturing teams to drive product improvements.
• Research and propose new testing methodologies and equipment to enhance our testing capabilities and efficiency.
• Present your findings and project proposals to leadership to secure resources for your innovative ideas.
• Collaborate with our engineering team on the design of customer parts, with the potential to grow into an Applications Engineer role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and building test fixtures and setups.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems (DAQ) and sensor technology (thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, etc.).
• Experience with Python, or another programming language, with a preference for work done on automation and controls
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with thermal simulation software (e.g., SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, Ansys Icepak, Flotherm).
• Familiarity with Keysight data acquisition software.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Pay Range: $75,000-90,000 dependent on experience, qualifications, and education level

Additional Requirements

This position will require access to information subject to control under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations("EAR") and International Traffic in Arms Regulations("ITAR"). Please note that any offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive controlled items without sponsorship for an export license.

Regarding Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa, including H-1B, H-1C, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, F-1 or OPT at this time.

Equal employment opportunity

We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees and seek to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our products. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.