Thermal Test Engineer

ManpowerGroup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Acct.

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to join an onsite lab in San Jose. The role supports thermal characterization activities and validation efforts, using TIMA, thermocouples, DAQ systems, and related lab equipment.

A hands-on engineer will set up tests, handle samples, and ensure data quality with attention to repeatability. The position requires a BSc in engineering and 1–3 years of hands-on thermal testing experience, with an onsite schedule of about 2–3 days per week.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.
• 1–3 years hands-on experience with thermal test setups (e.g., TIMA, thermal characterization).
• Familiarity with thermocouples, DAQ systems, power supplies, and basic heat transfer concepts.
• Experience handling samples and fixtures with emphasis on accuracy and repeatability.

Responsibilities

• Run thermal characterization activities as part of an ongoing test matrix on a part-time onsite schedule (~20 hours/week).
• Set up and operate thermal test setups and lab instrumentation.

Skills

Hands-on thermal testing

Attention to detail

Lab safety practices

Education

BSc degree in engineering or related field

Tools

TIMA

Thermocouples

DAQ systems

Power supplies

Heatsinks

Liquid cooling components

Job description

Our client, a technology and engineering organization, is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to join their team. As a Thermal Test Engineer, you will be part of the lab-based engineering group supporting the test matrix and validation efforts. The ideal candidate will bring practical hands‑on experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with lab equipment and data to help ensure reliable thermal characterization results.

Job Title: Thermal Test Engineer

Location: 225 East Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 United States (Onsite in lab at Cisco San Jose)

Pay Range: $50/hr

What's the Job?

• Support an ongoing thermal test matrix by running thermal characterization activities on a part-time onsite schedule (approximately 2–3 days per week, around 20 hours/week).
• Set up and operate thermal test setups, including hands‑on work with tools such as TIMA and thermal characterization workflows.
• Handle samples and fixtures carefully to maintain test repeatability and data quality.
• Use thermocouples, data acquisition (DAQ) systems, power supplies, and basic electric circuits/heat transfer concepts to execute tests.
• Assist with thermal interface materials (TIMs) and related components such as heatsinks and liquid cooling elements (cold plates, pumps), where applicable.

What's Needed?

• BSc degree (or equivalent educational background in a relevant engineering or technical field).
• 1 to 3 years of hands‑on experience with thermal test setups (e.g., TIMA, thermal characterization).
• Working familiarity with thermocouples, DAQ systems, power supplies, and basic electric circuits/heat transfer.
• Experience handling samples and fixtures with a focus on accuracy, repeatability, and safe lab practices.
• Knowledge of thermal interface materials (TIMs), heatsinks, and liquid cooling components (cold plates, pumps) is a plus.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to an active test matrix and ongoing validation work in an onsite lab environment.
• Clear, part‑time onsite cadence (about 20 hours/week) for an initial duration of 2 quarters.
• Engage in practical thermal testing work using real lab instrumentation and measurement workflows.
• Work in a structured interview process with a single screen with the hiring manager.
• Motivating chance to strengthen your thermal testing and characterization skill set while supporting engineering outcomes.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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