Senior Thermal Engineer

Does working on thermal management make your heart beat faster?
And do you want to contribute to innovative hightech projects that help our customers build up a lasting lead in the world of technology? While at the same time you will be working for a company where you and your personal development are our priority? Then you are the candidate we are looking for!

Job mission:

As a thermal engineer, your mission is to design, optimize and validate innovative thermal management solutions to ensure the performance of our cutting‑edge devices. Your focus will be on maximizing heat dissipation efficiency, minimizing thermal gradients, and enhancing overall thermal performance to meet the requirements. You’ll work in cross‑functional teams to integrate thermal solutions seamlessly into our products, driving advancements in efficiency and competitiveness in the industry.

Your activities and responsibilities:

You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the thermal performance of our machines meets and exceeds expectations. Your responsibilities will include setting up and performing innovative thermal tests that not only validate requirements but also optimize resources and time constraints. Moreover, you’ll be adept at communicating with various stakeholders, forging win‑win strategies to foster collaboration across teams.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Translate specifications to a design, including test strategy and the necessary equipment
• Perform thermal analysis and testing processes, monitor system performance, and identify aspects that can be improved for greater efficiency.
• Execute thermal tests in lab environment, not limited to: using thermal chambers and thermocouples, setting up data collection instrumentation, testing in flow conditions with gas and liquids at room temperatures
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting assistance
• Report the study, design, and test activities in specific documentation

The thermal performance of our machines is pivotal in the roadmap of our product development. By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the next generation of our high‑tech equipment, contributing to innovations that propel our industry forward.

• Master or PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• You are an expert in thermal engineering and all facets of thermal testing for validation and qualification and have at least 5 years of relevant working experience
• You have affinity with thermal simulations, preferably in high vacuum conditions
• You have a hands‑on mentality
• You have the ambition to expand your knowledge into different domains of physics
• You know what is takes to innovate and drive process improvements
• Self‑propelled experimentalist. Ability to ask the follow‑up question
• Good in time management and setting priorities
• Team player, analytical, pragmatic, creative and pro‑active
• Good communication skills and proficient in English and preferably in Dutch
• Ambition for a broad personal development in the technology field

Technology means progress. Continually finding ways to do things differently, to improve products, services, and processes. That is what makes the heart of every technology organization and tech professional beat faster. In the projects they are working on, but also for themselves. That means something different for each individual. For one person, it means being guided to their dream project; for the other, it means developing their skills.

Making that possible, that is the human touch. And that is what makes our heart beat faster.

ENTER specializes in multiple competencies:
Chemical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Physics, Production Development and Software Technology.

ENTER's professionals work with our partners and customers on a project basis. We select and match projects and employees by focusing on experience, ambitions, personality and, of course, a passion for technology. Communication and writing skills also play a role in making the ideal match.

Our business managers and recruiters work closely together, making sure we have the right colleagues available for our customers…