Advantest · 13 hours ago
Thermal Systems Engineer
Lake Forest, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAdvantest 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 performing complex thermal and mechanical engineering functions related to the design, testing, and evaluation of thermal systems for electronic systems, including semiconductors and photonics.
ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct DesignSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Design and develop thermal components such as thermal interfaces for active thermal control
Conduct thermal analyses to evaluate component performance
Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate thermal solutions into product designs
Perform thermal testing and validation of components to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance requirements
Optimize thermal designs to improve efficiency, reduce costs, 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
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 problem-solving skills
Expertise in liquid- and refrigerant-based thermal systems
Experience with chillers and condensing units
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 up to 20% to customer sites
Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities
On-site role at our Lake Forest, CA office
Preferred
Experience with thermal modeling and analysis tools (e.g., SolidWorks Flow, Ansys Icepak)
Experience in the design, certification, and deployment of semiconductor capital equipment
Company
Advantest
Advantest manufactures and sells semiconductor and component test system products and mechatronics-related products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Atsushi Fujita
Chief Financial Officer
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