Thermal-Mechanical R&D Engineer

Job Overview

Advantest America is a leading provider of semiconductor test and measurement solutions. As part of our commitment to innovation, we are expanding our Global Thermal R&D Team to advance thermal technologies across the semiconductor value chain.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Thermal-mechanical R&D Engineer to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge thermal systems for semiconductor-, photonics-, and embedded device testing. The ideal candidate will bring a diverse engineering skill set and a passion for solving complex thermal challenges through hands-on experimentation, design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to characterize the performance of thermal systems and components.
• Define test methodologies and develop custom setups for engineering data collection.
• Perform hands-on evaluation of prototype thermal components and systems.
• Drive technology performance improvements based on empirical data and analysis.
• Design and develop thermal components such as thermal interfaces for active thermal control in semiconductor test environments.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate thermal solutions into product architecture.
• Optimize thermal designs to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance thermal performance.