Contract Thermal Engineer

Contract Thermal Engineer Advantest - 3.5 Lake Forest, CA Job Details Temporary | Contract $71,792.56 - $100,000.00 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Thermal analysis Thermal control Customer service Master's degree ANSYS System testing Physics Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description Contract Thermal Engineer Advantest Test Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is a global leader in massively parallel electronic test systems, supporting advanced semiconductor, module, SLT, and burn-in testing. We are seeking a Contract Thermal Engineer to join our engineering team in Lake Forest, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical design, thermal system development, and hands-on testing in support of leading-edge semiconductor technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Thermal and Mechanical Design

• Design thermal components including heaters, heatsinks, device interfaces, and cooling systems (e.g., cold plates, manifolds)
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis of complex thermo-mechanical systems
• Conduct design reviews and validation for new and modified designs Testing and Prototyping
• Execute and streamline testing procedures for thermal systems
• Interpret functional test results, document test setups and data, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and evaluate engineering prototypes Field and Cross-Functional Support
• Provide hands-on support during product installation and commissioning
• Collaborate with field service teams to troubleshoot issues and guide corrective actions
• Recommend improvements to methods, tools, and processes
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or Physics (Master's preferred) 3+ years of relevant experience in a high-tech environment Hands-on experience in thermal system testing or design engineering Solid understanding of conduction and convection-based thermal systems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Willingness to travel (~10%) for customer support Must be able to work on-site in Lake Forest, CA Preferred Qualifications Experience with electronic packaging, thermal integration, and automation systems Knowledge of Peltier devices, heatsinks, cryogenics, chiller, and two-phase cooling Experience with condensation abatement and airflow management Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, especially SolidWorks Exposure to thermal simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks Flow Simulation, Ansys Icepak) Background in semiconductor capital equipment design and deployment Familiarity with burn-in ovens and active thermal control systems for automotive/military-grade devices

Pay:

$71,792.56 - $100,000.00 per year

Location:

Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person