Position Summary
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Thermal is responsible for performing the essential duties and responsibilities in their role.You will have the chance to make an impact and immediately be an integral part of our team, with the opportunity to advance your career using our specific career path model.
To be successful as an Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Thermal, you should be a team player, but also capable of working independently. Ultimately, an exceptional Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Thermal should be adept to work on a variety of tasks with limited supervision as well as demonstrate excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Principal Thermal Engineer for the company, specializing in test handler automation for the semiconductor industry.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of heat transfer, including expertise in materials selection, thermal systems, and thermal management systems.
- Act as a Thermal Modeling Expert , proficient in creating and analyzing complex conjugated heat transfer and CFD models for both liquid and air systems.
- Conduct and interpret thermal models, including turbulent and laminar flow modeling, as well as conduction, convection (both natural and forced), and radiation heat transfer mechanisms.
- Design, develop, and optimize thermal management systems to ensure efficient heat dissipation and temperature control.
- Perform data analytics and data analysis to interpret CFD modeling results, experimental data, and system performance metrics.
- Drive the design and problem-solving efforts of the team to complete tasks on schedule.
- Lead and guide engineers across disciplines to meet project objectives and deadlines.
- Define, schedule, and monitor projects, ensuring task completion and status updates.
- Interface with customers to understand requirements and provide technical support.
- Act as an engineering liaison with vendors, field service teams, and remote company locations.
- Design and conduct experiments to evaluate system performance, analyze data, and recommend improvements.
- Utilize data analytics tools to assess and improve experimental setups and system designs, addressing issues such as material selection and leakage prevention.
- Guide, lead, and train technicians, designers, and engineers through influence, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
- Domestic and international travel required.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Physics; MS/PhD degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of ten years' experience in thermal system design and control, with superior leadership skills.
Skills/Technical Requirements:
- Proficiency with Flotherm, COMSOL, or similar thermal modeling software.
- Expertise in SolidWorks/AutoCAD (latest release), and PC software.
- Familiarity with turbulent and laminar flow modeling.
- Proficiency in modeling conduction, convection (natural and forced), and radiation heat transfer mechanisms.
- In-depth knowledge of semiconductor packages and manufacturing processes.
- Exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Strong data analytics and data analysis capabilities, with experience interpreting CFD modeling results and experimental data.
- Experience in the design and optimization of thermal management systems.
- Understanding of best engineering practices and ability to follow existing guidelines and processes.
- Experience with designing electro-mechanical parts, subassemblies, gears, racks, mechanisms and movements required.
- Familiarity with automation, robotics, aluminum machining, hardened gears, thermal concerns, wear on materials and aging.
- Well versed in failure element analysis (FEA), mean time between failure (MTBF) and failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA).
- Proficiency with SolidWorks/Cosmos (latest release).
- Practical experience with engineering documentation (i.e. detail drawings, fabrication specifications, Bills of Materials, Engineering Change Orders, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of GD&T standards and applied experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on projects and collaborate effectively with team members.
- Computer skills including all MS Office applications.
Physical Demands/Strengths : Prolonged periods of sitting at the computer terminal. Ability to use keyboard. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs., occasional exertion.
Protective Devices Required : In required areas.
Job Type: Full-time
About us:
Boston Semi Equipment (BSE) is a worldwide test automation products and service company. Our automation products include gravity and pick-and place handlers capable of handling a wide range of IC packages and applications. We also develop custom automation solutions to meet customers' exact equipment requirements. As a global provider committed to delivering the highest caliber of services and solutions, BSE constantly seeks talented, creative professionals with a passion for excellence.
Why Work at BSE:
At BSE, we take pride in our employees as well as in the products and services we provide. Our Vision is to be recognized in the semiconductor industry as the most reliable, responsive, and innovative supplier of high-quality automation systems, technical services and expert solutions. We recognize the only way to achieve our Vision is to hire the best talent and develop this talent to allow us to reach our goals. You'll get the chance to make an impact and immediately be an integral part of our team, with the opportunity to advance your career using our specific career path model.
We are developing an innovative product for our industry packed with new technology that involves robots, precise x-y-z motions, vision, complex algorithms, and HMI/GUI interfaces. We are looking for bright, talented, energetic engineers to join our team!