Thermal Validation Engineer

Quest Global; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Thermal Validation Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to drive the thermal performance of battery-operated consumer electronics. The ideal candidate will develop test plans, analyze data, and collaborate with design teams, ensuring optimal thermal performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in thermal analysis, design, and testing.
• Experience with battery-operated consumer electronic devices.
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics and mechanical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop thermal test plans for consumer wearable devices.
• Set up thermal validation equipment.
• Analyze thermal data and generate reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Thermal performance characterization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Thermal analysis software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

This range is provided by Quest Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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Talent Acquisition Partner - North America at Quest Global

Thermal Validation Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Exp: 2-5 Yrs

No Masters or PhDs

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

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Other

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Design Services

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