Thermal Testing Engineer

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Thermal Testing Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title:
Thermal Testing Engineer

Position Type:
Full-time with HCLTech

Location:
Austin, Texas, United States

• B.S. in Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in thermal testing or thermal characterization of electronic hardware
• Hands-on experience with thermal measurement instruments (thermocouples, IR cameras, heat flux sensors, DAQ systems)
• Familiar with cold plate and heatsink testing
• Proficiency in data analysis and scripting (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• Understanding of heat transfer fundamentals (conduction, convection, radiation) and their application to electronics cooling
• Experience with thermal interface materials (TIMs) characterization and testing
• Strong lab skills with attention to detail and measurement accuracy
• Design and develop thermal test plans, procedures, and methodologies for AI hardware (chips, modules, heatsinks, boards, and systems)
• Set up and execute thermal characterization and validation tests in lab environments, including steady-state and transient thermal testing
• Instrument test setups with thermocouples, thermal imaging (IR cameras), power analyzers, airflow measurement tools, and data acquisition systems
• Operate the thermal testing instruments, including Long win liquid cooling tester, wind tunnels, and environmental chambers
• Perform the thermal interface material testing and survey and come up the comparison among different thermal interface materials
• Conduct the thermal testing on cold plate and TTVs, generate the PQ and RQ curves
• Perform thermal resistance (Rjc, Rja, Rjb) measurements and junction temperature characterization
• Conduct thermal cycling, burn-in, and stress testing to validate reliability under various operating conditions
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to debug thermal issues and drive design improvements
• Document test results, generate reports, and present findings to HW thermal and mechanical engineers
• Support development of thermal test infrastructure, including custom fixtures
• Contribute to the definition of thermal specifications and acceptance criteria for new products

Pay Range Minimum: $58.00 per hour

Pay Range Maximum: $66.00 per hour

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to  for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program;

401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries.

We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.