Thermal Engineer (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA)

Our Purpose

At Teradyne, we deliver automation solutions that help our customers improve productivity, quality, and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can grow their careers while contributing to industry-leading technologies.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne is seeking a motivated Thermal Engineer I to join our engineering team. This entry-level role provides an opportunity to develop expertise in thermal design, analysis, and testing of advanced electronic systems and products.

The Thermal Engineer I will work closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to support the design and validation of thermal management solutions. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, this individual will participate in thermal simulations, laboratory testing, data analysis, and design improvement activities to ensure product performance and reliability requirements are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support thermal analysis and characterization of electronic assemblies, subsystems, and complete products.

• Perform thermal simulations using established tools, methods, and procedures.

• Assist with thermal test planning, execution, and documentation.

• Collect, analyze, and summarize thermal performance data.

• Support the development of cooling solutions including heat sinks, airflow management, and liquid cooling systems where applicable.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to evaluate thermal risks and recommend solutions.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and design records.

• Participate in failure investigations and root cause analysis activities related to thermal performance issues.

• Support product development projects by meeting assigned schedules and deliverables.

All About You

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a related engineering discipline.

• Fundamental understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools, CAD systems, or thermal simulation software through coursework, internships, or project experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to thermal analysis or product design.

• Exposure to CFD, FEA, or thermal modeling tools.

• Experience with laboratory testing, instrumentation, or data analysis.

*We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.*

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.*

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.