Thermal Engineer

Thermal Engineer – Front-End I/O Active Thermal Solutions

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Thermal Engineer to join our Front-End I/O Active Thermal Solutions team. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing active thermal management solutions for high-speed interconnect systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with customers to define boundary conditions, perform thermal simulations, validate designs through lab testing, and deliver optimized, production-ready thermal solutions that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Customer Collaboration

- Engage directly with customers to gather thermal boundary conditions, system-level constraints, and performance requirements.

- Translate customer needs into actionable simulation and test plans.

- Thermal Simulation and Analysis

- Develop and execute thermal models using CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, or equivalent).

- Analyze airflow, temperature distribution, and heat dissipation for active thermal solutions in high-density front-end I/O environments.

- Perform sensitivity and optimization studies to ensure thermal performance meets design goals.

- Experimental Validation

- Work with lab teams to plan and conduct thermal testing and validation.

- Correlate experimental data with simulation results to refine and validate models.

- Identify and troubleshoot thermal design issues through root-cause analysis and iterative testing.

- Optimization and Reporting

- Optimize designs based on simulation and test results to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability.

- Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing analysis, findings, and recommendations.

- Present results and optimized solutions to customers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering /Thermal Engineering, or a related field.

- 3+ years of experience in thermal design or analysis for electronic systems or interconnect hardware preferred.

Technical Skills

- Proficiency with CFD tools (ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, or equivalent).

- Experience with thermal instrumentation and data acquisition (thermocouples, IR cameras, etc.).

- Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).

- Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and electronic packaging.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and presentation abilities for customer interaction and reporting.

- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience developing thermal solutions for high-speed connectors, modules, or front-panel I/O systems.

- Background in active cooling technologies (fans, blowers, heat pipes, vapor chambers, etc.).

- Understanding of electrical and mechanical design trade-offs in system integration.

- Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) or statistical optimization methods.

Why Work for Us?

- Benefits Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance.

- Health Care Spending Account: Additional financial support for health-related expenses.

- Pension Plan: Company-supported pension scheme.

- Incentive Plans: Progressive employee incentive plans.

- Talent Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

- Company Recreation Club: Participate in fun activities, draws with exciting prizes, summer BBQs, holiday parties, and more

Amphenol Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Amphenol, in a timely fashion, of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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