

Thermal Engineer
Location
Mountain View, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$139,000 - $210,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-06-07
The Thermal Engineer role at Lightmatter involves leading thermal analysis efforts for advanced packaging technologies in AI data center infrastructure, focusing on thermal management solutions and system-level designs.
Responsibilities
- Perform thermal simulations to influence package and system design.
- Propose novel thermal solutions for the product portfolio.
- Develop and validate thermal models for packaging designs.
- Collaborate with design engineers to optimize thermal management solutions.
- Drive characterization and validation of thermal designs and electronic assemblies.
- Summarize and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Develop automation scripts to enhance modeling efficiency.
Job Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 3-4 years of experience in package or system thermal analysis.
- Deep knowledge of thermal conduction and convective heat transfer.
- Experience with advanced thermal management technologies.
- Proficiency in thermal analysis software like ANSYS Icepak, ANSYS Fluent, and/or Flotherm.
- Knowledge of lab-scale validation techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.