Thermal Engineer

As a Thermal Engineer at Lightmatter, you will conduct thermal simulations to influence package design, propose novel thermal solutions, and collaborate closely with design engineers to optimize thermal management systems. You'll also drive the validation of thermal designs and communicate findings with stakeholders across the organization.

To be considered for the Thermal Engineer role at Lightmatter, you should have an M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with 3-4 years of relevant experience in thermal analysis. Expertise in thermal conduction, convective heat transfer, and proficiency with tools such as ANSYS Fluent and Icepak is essential.

Thermal Engineers at Lightmatter utilize advanced simulation software like ANSYS Icepak, ANSYS Fluent, and Flotherm for thermal analysis. Additionally, familiarity with CFD tools, automation scripting in Python or MATLAB, and lab-scale validation techniques are beneficial.

As a Thermal Engineer at Lightmatter, you will work on innovative packaging technologies that enhance AI architectures and define industry standards. Your projects will involve modeling thermal interactions within complex systems, developing new thermal management solutions, and validating designs through experiments.

Lightmatter promotes a culture of growth and learning. As a Thermal Engineer, you will have opportunities to develop advanced skills in thermal management technologies, collaborate with leading experts, and engage in continuous professional development, paving the way for career advancement within the organization.

When discussing a thermal analysis project, highlight the objectives, methodologies used, and the impact of your findings. Discuss specific software tools utilized, challenges faced, and how your analysis influenced the design outcome.

In your response, outline specific thermal management technologies you’ve worked with, such as heat sinks, thermal interface materials, or cooling systems. Discuss how you applied these technologies to solve thermal challenges in system designs.

Discuss your approach to validating thermal designs, including lab-scale testing methodologies, use of CFD simulations, and any specific experimental setups you’ve implemented. Highlight the relationship between simulations and real-world testing.

Share your experience in setting up and interpreting CFD simulations for thermal analysis. Discuss the types of geometries you’ve worked with, boundary conditions applied, and how this experience will benefit your role at Lightmatter.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork in achieving thermal design goals. Discuss instances where you successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams, how you communicated findings, and your approach to incorporating feedback into designs.

Describe your problem-solving methodology, highlighting how you identify and analyze issues, iterate through possible solutions, and validate your proposed thermal solutions with data and simulations.

Articulate your passion for thermal engineering and how solving complex challenges drives you. Mention specific aspects of the industry, like advancements in AI or innovative technologies, that excite you about continued involvement.

Share the resources you use to keep up with the latest developments in thermal engineering, such as attending conferences, training sessions, reading industry publications, and engaging with online professional communities.

Detail your experience with scripting in Python or MATLAB, specifying how you developed automation scripts to enhance modeling efficiency in your thermal analysis work. Provide examples of tasks you’ve automated.

Discuss strategies you employ to simplify complex thermal data for non-technical audiences, such as using visual aids, summaries, and clear explanations of the implications of data. Share examples from previous experiences.