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ThermalDesignEngineer
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“Thermal Design Engineer. Skills: thermal design, thermal analysis, CFD, FEA, thermal modeling, thermal testing, complex electromechanical systems. Own thermal design and analysis across the robot including arms, end effectors, and on-board compute from concept through volume production. Develop thermal architectures for high-torque-density actuators (motors, gearboxes, drives) in joints, where heat dissipation is the limiting factor on continuous performance”
What You'll Achieve.
thermal solutions scale from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production; validate thermal performance over the product's lifetime
Industry & Context.
Hands-on problem-solving approach; ability to iterate quickly; solving thermal problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience (or equivalent "hard tech" projects) designing and validating thermal solutions for complex electromechanical systems, fundamentals in conduction, convection, and radiation, working knowledge of two-phase cooling and heat-pipe / vapor-chamber design, Hands-on experience with CFD tools (Ansys Icepak, Flotherm, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, or similar) and thermal FEA, Track record solving thermal problems in at least one of: high-torque-density motors / actuators, dense power electronics, or compute (CPU / GPU / custom accelerator), Comfortable instrumenting, testing, and debugging thermal performance on real hardware, Experience designing for volume processes (extrusion, die casting, brazing, stamping) and working with thermal component suppliers and contract manufacturers, High proficiency in SolidWorks, Catia, or similar CAD tools, Hands-on problem-solving approach with the ability to iterate quickly
Nice to Have
Experience in robotics, prosthetics, EV powertrains, drones, or other dense electromechanical systems, Familiarity with motor / actuator thermal modeling (winding hot-spot estimation, lumped-parameter networks), Experience with liquid cooling or hybrid air / liquid systems, PhD or research experience in thermal sciences
What You'll Do.
Own thermal design and analysis across the robot including arms
and on-board compute from concept through volume production
Develop thermal architectures for high-torque-density actuators (motors
where heat dissipation is the limiting factor on continuous performance
Design cooling solutions for end effectors within tight volume
and cable-routing constraints
Develop thermal management for on-board compute (CPUs
and active cooling where needed
Build thermal models (analytical
FEA) and validate them with hands-on testing
Specify and select thermal components (TIMs
phase-change materials) and own supplier relationships
Define thermal limits
and protection logic in collaboration with electrical
Contribute to DFM/DFA so thermal solutions scale from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production
Develop accelerated test plans to validate thermal performance over the product's lifetime
including environmental and duty-cycle stress
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Define thermal limits, derating curves, and protection logic in collaboration with electrical, firmware, and controls teams
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES - Own thermal design and analysis across the robot including arms, end effectors, and on-board compute from concept through volume production. - Develop thermal architectures for high-torque-density actuators (motors, gearboxes, drives) in joints, where heat dissipation is the limiting factor on continuous performance. - Design cooling solutions for end effectors within tight volume, mass, and cable-routing constraints. - Develop thermal management for on-board compute (CPUs, GPUs, custom accelerators, power electronics), including airflow, heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers, TIMs, and active cooling where needed. - Build thermal models (analytical, CFD, FEA) and validate them with hands-on testing (thermocouple instrumentation, IR imaging, calorimetry, and accelerated stress tests) - Specify and select thermal components (TIMs, fans, heat pipes, heat sinks, blowers, phase-change materials) and own supplier relationships. - Define thermal limits, derating curves, and protection logic in collaboration with electrical, firmware, and controls teams. - Contribute to DFM/DFA so thermal solutions scale from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production. - Develop accelerated test plans to validate thermal performance over the product's lifetime, including environmental and duty-cycle stress. QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years of experience (or equivalent "hard tech" projects) designing and validating thermal solutions for complex electromechanical systems. - Strong fundamentals in conduction, convection, and radiation, plus working knowledge of two-phase cooling and heat-pipe / vapor-chamber design. - Hands-on experience with CFD tools (Ansys Icepak, Flotherm, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, or similar) and thermal FEA. - Track record solving thermal problems in at least one of: high-torque-density motors / actuators, dense power electronics, or compute (CPU / GPU / custom accelerator). - Comfortable instrumenting, testing, and debugging thermal performance on r
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