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Advantest · 8 hours ago

Senior Thermal System R&D Architect

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Advantest is the world's largest provider of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to the semiconductor industry. They are looking for a Senior Thermal R&D Architect to perform complex thermal and mechanical engineering functions related to design, testing, and evaluation of thermal systems for electronic systems including semiconductors and photonics.

ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct DesignSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Design and develop thermal systems and interfaces for active thermal control

Conduct thermal analysis to evaluate the performance of thermal components

Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate thermal solutions into product designs

Perform thermal testing and validation of thermal components to ensure they meet design specifications and performance requirements

Optimize thermal designs to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product performance

Develop and maintain detailed documentation of thermal component designs, analysis, and testing results

Stay updated with the latest advancements in thermal management technologies and methodologies

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

Work as part of a team that includes procurement, manufacturing, quality assurance and technical support organizations to establish functional specifications for components to select vendors/suppliers for purchased parts, materials, and assemblies

Identify the risk areas in design development and optimization opportunities

Perform hands-on evaluation of prototype system build/sub-assembly build/thorough product performance assessment

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

Act as customer contact on selective technical matters

All other duties and tasks that may be required

Qualification

Thermal engineeringThermal analysis toolsSemiconductor testing3D design (SolidWorks)Mechanical engineeringProblem solvingCollaboration skillsTechnology managementPatentsTeam facilitation

Required

PhD or master's degree in mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, or physics

10+ years of experience. Direct experience within semiconductor test environment as a thermal design engineer preferably

Strong analysis & synthesis capabilities. Experience with thermal modeling/analysis tools such as SolidWorks Flow, Ansys, or Icepak a plus

Good problem-solving skills, with an ability to address challenges that span across engineering disciplines

Experience working in cross-functional teams that build complex test systems comprised of motion control hardware, electrical and software components

Experience in semiconductor die/package level test thermal interactions

Expertise in conduction and convection based thermal systems

Experience with thermal control solutions for semiconductor testing (i.e. feedback controls, feedforward controls, proactive power controls, etc)

Experience in working with heaters, Peltiers, heatsinks, sockets, two phase cooling, cryogenics, and system design for condensation abatement desired

Experience in semiconductor packaging, testing, and integrating thermal systems into automated handling preferred

3D design experience and working knowledge of SolidWorks

Ability to travel (domestically & internationally)

Preferred

Experience facilitating global team efforts a plus

Experience in chiller and heat exchangers is a plus

Expertise within package (thermal-mechanical) interfacing challenges a plus

Technology management experience – with an ability to define and maintain technology roadmap strategies that align to business needs. MBA degree (Technology management) a plus

Experience with the design and deployment of semiconductor test capital equipment

Experience in developing IP and submitting patents