Thermal Testing Engineer

Programming.com; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Programming.com in San Jose, California is seeking a hands‑on Thermal Testing Engineer to support the development and validation of next-generation data center networking products. The ideal candidate will have experience with thermal testing and lab set-up.

Responsibilities include assembling prototypes, setting up thermal test benches, performing temperature measurements, and collaborating with engineering teams. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of related experience is required. Strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in thermal testing, thermal validation, or related engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with thermal measurements, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting hardware systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and bring up networking switch prototypes for thermal testing.
• Set up, maintain, and operate air-cooled and liquid-cooled thermal test benches.
• Perform temperature measurements, thermal characterization, and data collection.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Troubleshoot hardware, test setups, and instrumentation issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and system engineering teams to support product development.
• Support validation of thermal solutions and mechanical components.

Skills

Thermal Testing & Validation

Data Collection & Analysis

Hardware Assembly & Troubleshooting

Temperature Measurement Techniques

FloTHERM

Lab Instrumentation

Technical Reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

FloTHERM

Data loggers

Thermal sensors

Environmental chambers

Temperature measurement systems

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Thermal Testing Engineer to support the development and validation of next‑generation data center networking products. The ideal candidate will have experience with thermal testing, lab set‑up, hardware assembly, and data analysis in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and bring up networking switch prototypes for thermal testing.
• Set up, maintain, and operate air‑cooled and liquid‑cooled thermal test benches.
• Perform temperature measurements, thermal characterization, and data collection.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Troubleshoot hardware, test setups, and instrumentation issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and system engineering teams to support product development.
• Support validation of thermal solutions and mechanical components.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of industry experience in thermal testing, thermal validation, or related engineering roles.
• Hands‑on experience with thermal measurements, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting hardware systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs), EMI gaskets, and mechanical material properties.
• Experience with thermal simulation tools such as FloTHERM.
• Familiarity with lab equipment including:
  • Data loggers
  • Thermal sensors
  • Environmental chambers
  • Temperature measurement systems
• Experience working in server, networking, or data center hardware environments.

Skills

• Thermal Testing & Validation
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Hardware Assembly & Troubleshooting
• Temperature Measurement Techniques
• FloTHERM (Preferred)
• Lab Instrumentation
• Technical Reporting
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration