Responsibilities:
- Own thermal subsystems by developing and optimizing active thermal regulation systems using custom TECs, heatsinks, fabrics, and other thermal regulation strategies
- Architect and design products by driving mechanical system architecture through ideation, CAD, rapid prototyping, and iteration, factoring in manufacturing, cost, and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless subsystem integration.
- Perform thermal and fluid analyses using simulation tools, validate designs with lab testing (e.g. - temp sensors, thermal cameras) and DOEs, then correlate data to real-world performance to refine solutions and conduct root-cause analyses.
- Partner with suppliers in Asia to drive design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA), oversee build processes, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and implement continuous improvements during pilot builds and production ramps.
- Contribute beyond thermal aspects by supporting general mechanical design (plastic enclosures, metal stamping, soft goods integration)
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and thermal management (e.g., TECs, heatsinks, heat pipes, insulation strategies, thermally conductive fabrics).
- Experience shipping high-volume consumer products, including manufacturing support in Asia.
- Highly proficient in CAD (e.g. Solidworks, NX, Creo), DFM/DFA, and GD&T.
- Strong understanding of heat transfer fundamentals, thermal instrumentation, DOEs, and root cause analysis techniques.
- Highly proficient in data analysis techniques (e.g. - Python, Matlab)
- BSME or equivalent (MS preferred)
- Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Location
San Francisco, California, United States