Quest Global · 1 day ago
Lead Product Validation Engineer – Thermal
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
8+ years expQuest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. The Lead Product Validation Engineer – Thermal will lead the planning, execution, and analysis of thermal validation activities for hardware products, ensuring optimal thermal designs and user comfort.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive thermal test plans, methodologies, and validation strategies
Conduct hands-on thermal testing, including temperature measurements, heat dissipation analysis, and stress testing
Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and system engineering teams to optimize thermal designs
Document validation processes, test results, and provide clear technical reports to stakeholders
Support failure analysis and troubleshooting of thermal issues in prototypes and production units
Lead the end-to-end thermal validation and characterization of hardware products, with a focus on user comfort and system reliability
Design and execute thermal experiments, including heated head and other user-simulating tests
Develop and maintain Python scripts for data acquisition, automation, and analysis of thermal test results
Establish and document component and system-level thermal requirements, including surface temperature limits
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, mechanical, and product) to optimize thermal design and mitigation strategies
Analyze test data, identify root causes of thermal issues, and drive corrective actions
Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in thermal management and validation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in thermal validation, testing, or thermal design for electronic products
Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermal simulation tools, and measurement techniques
Strong hands-on experience with thermal test equipment and methodologies, including heated head testing
Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis
Hands-on experience with thermal test equipment (e.g., IR cameras, thermocouples, data loggers)
Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving in thermal domains
Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
Preferred
Experience with consumer electronics, wearables, or high-density electronic systems
Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards for thermal performance
Proficiency in thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM, COMSOL)
Experience with automation and scripting for data collection and analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
Knowledge of materials science as it relates to thermal management
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability
Company
Quest Global
Quest Global is an engineering solutions company that offers a range of services in the engineering and technology domains.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.08BKey Investors
The Carlyle GroupChrysCapitalWarburg Pincus
2023-08-08Private Equity· $500M
2021-08-23Private Equity· $150M
2016-02-19Secondary Market· $350M
Leadership Team
Ajit Prabhu
Chairman & CEO
Rajendra Kumar Shreemal
Chief Financial Officer
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