Thermal Engineer (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA)

Teradyne•Agoura Hills, CA

1d•$100,500 - $160,800•Onsite

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 lead thermal design initiatives for advanced semiconductor test platforms while partnering with engineering teams across Agoura Hills and San Jose. You will be responsible for defining thermal strategies, developing innovative cooling solutions, and ensuring products meet performance and reliability objectives. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to drive complex thermal challenges to resolution in a multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
5-8 years of experience in thermal engineering, mechanical engineering, or related product development roles.
Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermal management, and electronics cooling principles.
Experience performing thermal simulations and correlating analytical results with laboratory testing.
Demonstrated success solving complex technical challenges in multidisciplinary environments.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal sciences focus.
Experience with semiconductor test equipment, capital equipment, or high-performance electronic systems.
Experience with CFD and thermal modeling tools such as Ansys Icepak, FloTHERM, or equivalent.
Background in automation systems, precision mechanisms, and electronics packaging.
Experience leading design validation, reliability qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the thermal design and analysis of semiconductor test equipment, subsystems, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
Develop thermal architectures that support system performance, reliability, and manufacturability objectives.
Perform advanced thermal simulations, airflow analysis, and temperature characterization activities.
Evaluate and implement innovative cooling technologies for high-power electronic systems.
Define validation requirements and lead thermal qualification testing.
Analyze test results and develop recommendations for design improvements.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, systems, and product engineering teams to optimize product performance.
Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for thermal-related field and manufacturing issues.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on thermal design methodologies.
Interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support development and production activities.
Travel periodically to San Jose and other Teradyne locations as required (10-20%).