Mechanical Engineer – Thermal Analyst: TAC Worldwide

Mechanical Engineer – Thermal Analyst

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a solid understanding of engineering principles and critical details related to heat transfer and both passive and active cooling of electronics and laser transmitters.
• Design, test and implement thermal solutions for laser transmitters and power supplies
• Perform thermal simulations for components and integrated assemblies. Analyze results and determine design modifications to achieve desired thermal performance.
• Understand engineering principles related to thermoelectric coolers, liquid heat exchanger and passive cooling by convection and conduction.
• Perform material and design qualification testing to verify performance to specifications.
• Select components, materials and assembly techniques to meet thermal requirements.
• Communicate with vendors regarding component parts and production standards.
• Design to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Document design configuration, principles of operation, and application guidelines.
• Develop and implement test plans and procedures for verification testing and document results.
• Act as the lead technical resource on new thermal concept designs. Assist in the identification and purchase of thermal modeling and analysis tools.
• Sustain the product through production including ECN/ECO and engineering support to Operations.
• Provide technical advice within field of expertise to other organization personnel as may be requested. Evaluate current processes and procedures, recommending and implementing changes where indicated and approved.
• Assist in evaluating outside vendors prior to issuance of production order, ensuring their technology, capacity and quality control meet the standards of the organization.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering – advanced degree preferred, with 5-10 years of direct experience with thermal modeling, analysis and design.
• Strong oral and written skills and effective communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.
• Proficient with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and 3D Solid Modeling tools such as COSMOS and SolidWorks.
• Preference given to applicants with working experience in laser/optics industry.

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