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Advantest · 1 month ago

Thermal R&D Engineer

Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Advantest America is a leading provider of semiconductor test and measurement solutions. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Thermal-Mechanical R&D Engineer to design, build, and validate advanced thermal solutions for semiconductor testing.

ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct DesignSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Design and develop two-phase cooling systems, including evaporators, condensers, compressors, and closed loop refrigerant circuits for semiconductor test applications

Define system architecture, component specifications, and performance requirements for pumped refrigeration-based and phase-change cooling solutions

Build and assemble test rigs, mechanical fixtures, fluid loops, and prototype hardware to evaluate thermal system performance

Execute experiments to characterize thermal performance, pressure drop, and reliability of two-phase systems

Develop and validate analytical and simulation models for heat transfer and fluid dynamics in two-phase systems

Evaluate refrigerant types, properties, environmental considerations, and compatibility with components and materials

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cooling solutions into complex test platforms

Optimize system designs for efficiency, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness

Support technology roadmap development for advanced cooling solutions

Qualification

Two-phase cooling systemsThermal management technologiesHeat transfer modelingFluid dynamics simulationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Expertise in two-phase cooling systems

Strong theoretical knowledge with hands-on design and experimental skills