Samsung Semiconductor
Senior Staff Engineer, Thermal Simulation
San Jose, California, United States · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$20kDetected 3 days ago
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About the role
- Please Note: To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.
- Advancing the World's Technology Together Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more.
- We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
- Lead and 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, including model setup, boundary conditions, solver execution and post-processing.
- Influence the architecture and/or design, materials selection, and structural integrity of the high-performance advanced packaging, and other associated components and collaterals under manufacturing, test, and usage conditions.
- Develop best known standards and methodologies and create innovative solutions for challenging semiconductor and packaging applications.
- Ability to independently build models, perform analysis, troubleshoot results and develop engineering recommendations.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermal management, and electronics cooling fundamentals.
- Working experience in SiP (System in Package) thermal analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross functional and cross cultural teams.
- Experience in the use of CFD tools such as ANSYS Icepak, Flotherm, CELSIUS and analyzing, debugging, and proposing solutions to resolve various electronic packaging issues observed during assembly, reliability and operation. Ability to independently build models, perform analysis, troubleshoot results and develop engineering recommendations.
- Fundamental understanding of IC chip/package architectures and thermal design constraints.
- You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
- What We Offer
- The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
- This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
- Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Nice to have
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal/Fluids, or related Physical Science with 10+ years of Industry Experience is preferred.
Skills
- Advancing the World's Technology Together
- Thermal/Mechanical Simulation Manager
Compensation
- $189,000 - $301,000 USD
Benefits
- This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones.
- In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves.
- Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
- Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way-including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
- Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you'll have support no matter where you are.
- Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them.
- That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
- Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Company info
- Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency.
- Support Samsung customers throughout the product development cycle, from early thermal architecture and feasibility studies to detailed modeling, optimizations, and design recommendations.
Equal opportunity
- Employment Policy
- Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
- When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication.
- We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support.
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