Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) · 12 hours ago
Postdoctoral Researcher
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System focused on engineering research and workforce development. The Postdoctoral Researcher will support a DoD funded advanced semiconductor prototyping facility, working on the thermomechanical characteristics of next-generation microelectronics.
Higher EducationMarket Research
Responsibilities
Design, assemble and commission modular testbed facility to characterize transient and steady-state thermal performance characteristics for 3DHI microelectronics components
Document modular testbed facility design, functions and usage, and develop and deliver training for new graduate/undergraduate students and/or other researchers
Interface with microelectronics industry and academic partners (i.e., customers) to ensure thermal measurements meet their needs
Develop test plans to measure the thermal performance of customer semiconductor packages and customer (or in-house developed) advanced 3DHI microelectronics thermal management solutions using modular testbed
Develop designs of thermal test vehicles and design/set-up test fixtures for thermal transport characterization, drive experiment design and execution, perform data analysis and draw conclusions
Perform transient thermal measurements for 3DHI semiconductor prototyping fab facility customers
Develop and test two-phase thermal management strategies to mitigate identified thermal bottlenecks in 3DHI microelectronics
Mentor thermal graduate students
Write project reports for customers detailing thermal measurements performed, with support of supervisor and other collaborators
Ensure adherence to all safety standards and housekeeping standards within lab and other facility spaces
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree
Preferred
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related field with a focus on thermal-fluid science research
Experience with experimental thermal-fluid transport research or thermal solutions for electronic devices
Demonstrated track-record in experimental (or hands-on) thermal-fluid transport research
Demonstrated experience developing thermal solutions for electronic devices
Experience with LabVIEW programming and equipment integration
Good interpersonal skills, including working with collaborators from different disciplines
Integrative thinking, driven and self-motivated, results oriented, self-awareness, ability to mentor others, and willingness to make changes as required
Deep technical and functional understanding of conduction, convection (natural/passive and forced/active) and radiation under transient/unsteady conditions
Technical and functional understanding of multi-phase (e.g., liquid-vapor and/or solid-liquid) thermal-fluid transport phenomena
Knowledge of MATLAB or equivalent toolkit for modelling and data analysis
Knowledge of ANSYS suite and/or COMSOL or equivalent toolkit for modeling of thermo-fluidic characteristics and response
Familiarity with statistical data analysis
Good communication skills. Can produce clear data, presentation material, and deliver clear presentations
Benefits
Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
Company
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
As an engineering research agency of Texas, TEES performs quality research driven by world problems; strengthens and expands the state’s workforce through educational partnerships and training; and develops and transfers technology to industry.
Founded in 1914
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$2MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of Energy
2024-04-09Grant
2022-04-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Casey Bryan
Chief Information Officer
Paul Price MJur, CCE, CFCE
Chief Information Security Officer
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