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Thermal Design Engineer - Lead Principal

San Jose, CAFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-10-24

Core

Lead thermal design and development of advanced semiconductor power solutions, including IVR, VRM, and power module platforms.

Role type

Lead Principal Thermal Design Engineer

Builds

Advanced semiconductor power solutions (IVR, VRM, power modules)

Domain

Semiconductor / Power Electronics / Thermal Management

Required skills

Thermal design, Mechanical design, Thermal simulations (ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, FEAtools, CFD), SolidWorks, Thermal analysis (steady-state, transient), Thermal interface materials (TIMs) selection, Prototype builds, Thermal validation, Technical leadership

Preferred skills

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Technologies

ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, FEAtools, CFD, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Lead thermal design and development of advanced semiconductor power solutions, Architect thermal management solutions for high power-density products, Perform detailed thermal simulations, Develop and optimize mechanical designs, Conduct steady-state and transient thermal analysis, Evaluate and select thermal interface materials, Partner cross-functionally with engineering teams, Drive prototype builds and thermal validation, Mentor junior engineers, Influence product roadmap decisions

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship