Thermal Engineer (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA)
About The Position
The Memory Test Division is seeking a Thermal Engineer to join our engineering team in Agoura Hills, California. In this role, you will support the thermal architecture, design, analysis, and validation of advanced semiconductor test systems across multiple memory test platforms. Working closely with mechanical, electrical, systems, and product engineering teams, you will develop innovative thermal solutions that enable high-performance semiconductor test equipment to meet demanding reliability, temperature control, and operational requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and simulation through validation, manufacturing support, and product release.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- 2-4 years of engineering experience with thermal design, analysis, or product development.
- Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and thermal management principles.
- Experience using CAD tools and engineering documentation practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal sciences focus.
- Experience with semiconductor test equipment, capital equipment, or complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Experience with CFD and thermal simulation tools such as Ansys Icepak, FloTHERM, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting automation systems, precision mechanisms, and electronics packaging.
- Knowledge of product validation, reliability testing, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop thermal management solutions for semiconductor test equipment and associated subsystems.
- Perform thermal analysis, airflow modeling, and temperature characterization to support new product development efforts.
- Evaluate cooling technologies, heat transfer solutions, and temperature control strategies for electro-mechanical systems.
- Support system-level thermal architecture development and component selection.
- Participate in design reviews and provide thermal design recommendations to cross-functional teams.
- Conduct laboratory testing, thermal characterization, and validation activities to verify design performance.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for thermal-related product issues.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and supplier partners to ensure robust and manufacturable thermal solutions.
- Develop engineering documentation, test plans, reports, and design guidelines.
- Travel periodically to San Jose and other Teradyne locations as required (10-20%).
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance
- paid vacation & holidays
- tuition assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
