Thermal Test Engineer - Eindhoven (Contract)

Job Title: Thermal Test Engineer

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands (On-site)

• The specific projects will be:
  • Monviso Thermal Characterization Tests
  • SBC Thermal Characterization Tests

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Thermal Test Engineer to join our Hardware R&D team. You will work closely with our Mechanical and Thermal Design Lead to validate the thermal performance of AI hardware products, including custom silicon modules, heat spreaders, heat sinks, and active/passive cooling solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute thermal test plans for components, PCBs, and system-level assemblies.
• Operate and maintain thermal testing equipment (e.g., environmental chambers-ESPEC, thermocouples, data loggers, IR cameras,  ).
• Collect, analyze, and report thermal test data with detailed documentation.
• Support validation of simulation results (CFD, FloEFD) through physical testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical/hardware design, electrical, and packaging teams to optimize thermal performance.
• Participate in root cause analysis for thermal issues and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure test processes comply with safety and industry standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of hands-on experience in thermal testing (preferably in electronics or semiconductor industry).
• Familiarity with thermal measurement tools (IR camera, thermocouple systems, Data Acquisition Systems-DAQs).
• Experience in setting up and running thermal cycling, stress, and reliability tests.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills using Python, MATLAB, or Excel.
• Working knowledge of thermal simulation tools (e.g., FloEFD, ANSYS Icepak) is a plus.
• Good communication and documentation skills in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with GPU, CPU, or SoC thermal validation.
• Knowledge of JEDEC or IPC test standards (e.g., JESD51 series).
• Experience in scripting automated tests (e.g., using LabVIEW or Python).
• Familiarity with environmental chambers and forced convection setups.