Thermal Validation Engineer

Advantechstaffing; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services and Consulting seeks a Thermal Validation Engineer for their Sunnyvale office. The ideal candidate will excel at characterizing thermal performance in high-volume, battery-operated consumer electronics. Responsibilities include developing test plans and collaborating with design teams on improvements based on thermal data analysis.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of thermal analysis, design, and testing experience.
• Proven experience with battery-operated consumer electronic devices.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute thermal test plans for consumer wearable devices.
• Collect and analyze thermal data.
• Collaborate with design teams on thermal considerations.

Skills

Thermal characterization

Data analysis

Thermal validation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Thermal analysis software

Job description

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Location: Sunnyvale, CA – 100% Onsite (in Quest Global Office)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Thermal Validation Engineer with experience in characterizing the thermal performance of high-volume, battery-operated consumer electronics. The ideal candidate will excel in creating real-world thermal conditions in laboratory environments and have a strong background in data analysis to drive design improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive thermal test plans and strategies for consumer wearable devices.
• Set up and operate thermal validation environments, including thermal chambers, heated body models, air circulators, and solar light sources.
• Instrument devices for accurate thermal measurements under varying conditions.
• Collect and analyze thermal data to generate insightful reports and presentations for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with design teams on thermal considerations, simulations, mitigation strategies, and throttling schemes.
• Document thermal requirements, test procedures, and results in a clear and organized manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in thermal characterization of battery-operated consumer electronic devices.
• Proficiency in generating thermal models using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques.
• Hands-on experience with experimentation, thermal data capture, and report generation.
• Familiarity with thermal analysis of systems using advanced materials.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer theory and thermal analysis software tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’ degree in Science or Engineering with a focus on thermal design, testing, or simulation.
• 2-5 years of experience in thermal analysis, design, and testing.
• Proficiency in thermal analysis software and data analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics, mechanical, and structural design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multitask across various disciplines and projects.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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