Thermal SQA Technician

Location:

Cupertino, CA (5 Days Onsite)

We are seeking a Thermal SQA Technician to support thermal testing, validation, and laboratory operations for innovative hardware systems. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, contribute to thermal test execution, and develop practical experience with hardware-software integration, thermal measurement methodologies, and test development in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software.
• Understanding of thermal measurement methodologies, including thermocouple placement, acquiring readings using automated data acquisition systems, and thermocouple rework.
• Ability to conduct tests and effectively summarize and document data.
• Basic machine shop experience and familiarity with hand tools (Dremel tools, hand drills, files, metal shears, basic soldering skills, etc.).
• Experience working with Terminal and a Unix command-line environment.
• Elementary coding/scripting experience (Unix Shell or Python), along with software troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• LabVIEW experience is a plus and considered a nice-to-have skill.

• Support the setup, deployment, and maintenance of test devices and fixtures used for testing across controlled environments ranging from 10°C to 55°C.
• Build models and assist in the disassembly, modification, and reassembly of systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute software-hardware test plans and procedures.
• Create test reports, data summaries, and documentation of test results.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of thermal test methods based on feedback from the design team.
• Support thermal lab management activities, including the organization of lab space and equipment.
• Handle prototype hardware while adhering to established protocols for managing sensitive units.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Opportunity to work hands-on with advanced thermal testing and hardware validation technologies.
• Exposure to real-world hardware-software integration challenges in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Direct collaboration with design, validation, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience supporting the development of innovative thermal test methods and processes.
• Opportunity to build practical expertise in thermal analysis, laboratory operations, troubleshooting, and test automation.