Senior Staff Engineer, Thermal Simulation

Samsung Semiconductor

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$189,000–$301,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Above market

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About Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor is the global semiconductor business unit of Samsung Electronics, designing and manufacturing memory chips, logic semiconductors, and foundry solutions for a broad range of applications.

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TL;DR · Senior Staff Engineer, Thermal Simulation

As a Senior Staff Engineer, Thermal Simulation, you will lead and perform hands-on thermal modeling and analysis for semiconductor packages, advanced packaging technologies, and electronic systems. You will build and analyze detailed models using ANSYS Icepak, Siemens Flotherm, and CELSIUS to influence architecture, material selection, and structural integrity under various manufacturing and usage conditions. Working with internal teams and customers, you will translate technical specifications into simulation methodologies, develop best known standards, and provide design recommendations throughout the product development cycle. The role requires expertise in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and electronics cooling fundamentals while addressing challenges in HBM, 2.5D/3D integrations, and high power computing. You will communicate findings through engineering reports and presentations to solve complex thermal management problems for advanced packaging applications and ensure product reliability across the entire development lifecycle.

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What you'll do

  • Perform hands-on thermal modeling and analysis for semiconductor packages, advanced packaging, and electronic systems.
  • Build and analyze detailed models using ANSYS Icepak and Siemens Flotherm tools.
  • Influence product architecture, material selection, and structural integrity under manufacturing and usage conditions.
  • Analyze simulation and measurement results to improve product reliability.
  • Support customers through the development cycle by providing thermal feasibility studies and design recommendations.
  • Translate customer requirements and technical specifications into specific simulation methodologies.
  • Develop best known standards and innovative solutions for challenging semiconductor applications.
  • Communicate technical findings clearly through engineering reports, presentations, and customer reviews.

What we're looking for

  • A PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal/Fluids, or a related Physical Science is preferred.
  • 10+ years of industry experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in CFD tools such as ANSYS Icepak, Flotherm, and CELSIUS is required.
  • Expertise in thermal modeling, analysis, and solution development for semiconductor packages and advanced packaging is required.
  • Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermal management, and electronics cooling fundamentals is required.
  • Experience in SiP (System in Package) thermal analysis is required.
  • Knowledge of IC chip/package architectures and thermal design constraints is required.
  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly through engineering reports and presentations to cross-functional teams.

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