Thermal Design Engineer 3
Core
Thermal engineering owner for endoscope, illumination, and computing products in next-generation vision systems, ensuring thermal robustness, performance, and compliance from concept to launch.
Role type
Senior IC thermal design engineer
Builds
Vision hardware products (endoscopes, illumination, computing systems) for robotic-assisted surgery
Domain
Medical devices / Robotics / Thermal management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
heat transfer, fluid mechanics, airflow management, thermal analysis, CFD modeling, FEA, thermal testing, CAD design, component qualification, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Python/MATLAB scripting, AI tools for engineering workflows, medical device design control processes, Agile Change Control, SAP
Technologies
ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, FLOEFD, Fluent, SolidWorks, CATIA
Responsibilities
Own thermal design, analysis, testing, performance, and compliance; Develop thermal solutions including airflow, heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers, TIMs, and active cooling; Create and correlate CFD/FEA models with lab testing; Plan and execute thermal characterization and accelerated life testing; Define thermal limits and derating strategies; Specify and qualify thermal components; Create and review CAD designs and documentation; Support DFM/DFA activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC