Thermal Test Engineer
Celestica • Penang, Malaysia
**Role & seniority: ** Lead Engineer, Hardware Design (thermal design & test validation)
**Location & work type: ** Normal office environment; occasional travel may be required. (Work type not explicitly stated; inferred office-based with potential site/manufacturing support.)
**Stack/tools (thermal/test): **
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Thermal measurement tools: temperature data logger, IR camera, wind-tunnel
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Thermal components/areas: heat sinks, TIM, air movers, fan speed control algorithms, over-temperature protection mechanisms
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Thermal analysis/reporting: test data analysis and thermal test plan/report documentation
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Thermal test validation for IT equipment (server/storage/switch)
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Set up and execute thermal tests (wind-tunnel and temperature tests)
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Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve thermal issues and produce thermal test plans/reports, plus support during manufacturing for the designed electrical/mechanical system
**Must-have skills: **
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BS+ in Thermal Engineering (or equivalent)
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5+ years thermal design & test validation experience (server/storage/switch preferred)
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Hands-on familiarity with thermal measurement technology and tools (data loggers, IR camera, wind-tunnel)
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Heat transfer/fluid dynamics fundamentals
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Thermal data analysis and comprehensive test documentation
**Nice-to-haves: **
- Hands-on validation of **fan speed co
Full Description
The Lead Engineer, Hardware Design works with cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations. Provide support throughout the manufacturing process of the electrical/mechanical system that they have designed. #LI-LX1
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following
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Responsible for thermal test validation of IT equipments including server/storage/switch product.
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Set-up thermal test environment and execute the thermal test including wind-tunnel test and temperature test.
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Work with other function team to resolve thermal relevant issues.
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Document comprehensive thermal test plan and report.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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B.S. or above in Thermal Engineering or equivalent is required.
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in thermal design & test validation of electronic product, Server/storage/switch product experience is preferred.
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Familiar with thermal measurement technology and tools such as temperature data logger, IR camera, wind-tunnel and etc.
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Familiar with fluid dynamic and heat transfer knowledge
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Familiar with Thermal parts including Heat sink, TIM, air movers, etc.
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Hands on experience on validation test of various fan speed control algorithm and over temperature protection mechanism
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Good skills in thermal test data analysis and report
Physical Demands
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Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
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Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
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Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
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Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
- Minimum 3 years of related experience in similar job roles
Typical Education
- Bachelor's Degree
