Thermal Engineer
Core
In-region thermal expert for passive devices, applying system-level and module-level thermal design, testing, and validation.
Role type
Senior IC thermal engineer (passive devices)
Builds
Passive thermal solutions for Apple products
Domain
Consumer electronics thermal management
Required skills
thermal design for passive devices, thermal characterization equipment operation, thermal module and component vendor management, root cause analysis for thermal failures, training OEM and vendor engineers, statistical analysis, scripting, thermal CFD tools
Preferred skills
domestic travel, Python/Perl/Bash scripting, JMP/Tableau proficiency, thermal CFD tools (Icepak, Flotherm)
Technologies
DAQ, TCs/RTDs, IR thermography, DC power supplies, Thermal chambers, Graphite, Vapor Chamber (VC), Thermal Interface Materials (TIM), Icepak, Flotherm, JMP, Tableau
Responsibilities
Serve as Apple's in-region thermal expert for passive devices, collaborate on technology evaluation and process development, drive and execute thermal testing at OEM and supplier factories, manage technical engagements with thermal module and component vendors, suggest or adopt ideas for improving productivity and quality of thermal solutions, provide in-region expertise for root cause and corrective action of system thermal failures, train engineers at OEM and vendor factories
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC