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Advantest · 4 months ago

Thermal Systems Engineer

Lake Forest, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Advantest Test Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is a leading provider of massively parallel electronic test systems, and they are seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer to join their team in Lake Forest, CA. The role involves designing, testing, and evaluating thermal systems for electronic systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct DesignSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Design and develop thermal components such as thermal interfaces for active thermal control

Conduct thermal analysis to evaluate component and modules performance

Collaborate with X-functional teams to integrate thermal solutions into product designs

Perform thermal testing and validation to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance requirements

Optimize thermal designs to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance performance

Develop and maintain detailed documentation of designs, analyses, and testing results

Stay current with advancements in thermal management technologies and methodologies

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to thermal design and performance

Work with procurement, manufacturing, quality assurance, and technical support teams to establish specifications, and assist in vendor/supplier selection for parts, materials, and assemblies

Provide hands-on support during product installation and commissioning at customer sites, and guidance to the field service team

Identify risk areas and opportunities for optimization

Act as a technical point of contact for customers on select issues

Conduct hands-on evaluation of prototype and sub-assembly builds, including thorough performance assessments

Perform additional duties as required

Qualification

Thermal systems expertiseMechanical engineeringThermal analysis3D design with SolidWorksCross-functional collaborationAnalytical skillsChillersHeat exchangersBurn-in ovensHeatersCryogenicsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or Physics required; Master's degree preferred

Minimum 5+ years of experience, preferably in a high-technology environment

Previous experience as a thermal design engineer, test engineer, or product support engineer

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Expertise in liquid and refrigerant-based thermal systems

Experience with chillers, condensing units, and heat exchangers is a plus

Background in electronic packaging, testing, and integration of thermal systems into automated handling preferred

Experience working on cross-functional teams building complex test systems involving motion control hardware, electrical, and software components is a plus

Familiarity with burn-in ovens and active thermal control solutions for automotive- or military-grade devices is a plus

Experience with heaters, Peltiers, heatsinks, sockets, cryogenics, condensation abatement, and airflow uniformity is desirable

3D design experience with SolidWorks preferred

Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% when required

This is an onsite position at the Advantest Lake Forest facility