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Senior Thermal Engineer

140k – 200kSan Francisco, CAOnsite3+ YOE
Summary

Design and optimize thermal systems for consumer sleep products, including analysis, simulation, testing, and manufacturing support in Asia. Requires 3+ years thermal engineering experience and proficiency in simulation and CAD tools.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Ensure products have industry leading thermal performance through analysis and design activities
  • Optimize factors such as performance, size, noise, and cost across the product portfolio
  • Work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement designs
  • Create and execute test plans to characterize prototypes and validate analytical results
  • Design test systems for use in development and in production

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in thermal system engineering (e.g. heatsinks, heat pipes, TECs, insulation strategies, thermally conductive materials)
  • Expertise in thermal and fluid analysis, heat transfer fundamentals, thermal instrumentation, DOEs, and root cause analysis techniques
  • Highly proficient with simulation (e.g. IcePak, Fluent) and data analysis tools (e.g. Python, Matlab)
  • Experience shipping high-volume consumer products, including manufacturing support in Asia
  • Proficient in CAD (e.g. Solidworks, NX, Creo) and DFM/DFA
  • BSME or equivalent (MS or PhD preferred)
  • Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed (~20% travel)
Skills
Thermal system engineeringHeat transferThermal analysisIcePakFluentPythonMatlabSolidworksNXCreoDFMDFA
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