Sr. Thermal Scientist, Hardware - Product Integrity

Amazon Amazon · Big Tech · 31, China +1 · Applied Science

This role focuses on developing and optimizing thermal solutions for consumer electronic products, utilizing simulation tools, analytical and experimental methods, and programming languages like Python and Matlab. It involves concept design, system validation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

What you'd actually do

  1. Evaluate and optimize thermal solution requirements of consumer electronic products
  2. Use simulation tools like Star-CCM+ or FloTherm XT/EFD for analysis and design of products
  3. Validate design modifications for thermal concerns using simulation and actual prototypes
  4. Establish temperature thresholds for user comfort level and component level considering reliability requirements
  5. Have intimate knowledge of various materials and heat spreaders solutions to resolve thermal issues

Skills

Required

  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent, or PhD
  • 7+ years of experience using CFD thermal simulation software in consumer electronics
  • 7+ years of experience using Star-CCM+, FloTherm XT/EFD or comparable tool
  • Experience using geometric tolerances and statistical tolerance analysis techniques
  • Use of programming languages like Python and Matlab for analytical/statistical analyses and automation
  • Experience in manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal forming and die casting, Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Good English communication skills (written and verbal)

Nice to have

  • Experience in mentoring, leading and coaching
  • Demonstrated design experience with consumer electronics enclosure materials
  • Creo Systems knowledge, Experience with Matlab or other engineering tools for modeling systems
  • Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis tools like JMP and ReliaSoft
  • 2+ years of experience of building machine learning models for business application
  • This position may require international travel