Lead Product Validation Engineer – Thermal

Overview

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

• Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of thermal validation activities for hardware products.
• Develop and implement comprehensive thermal test plans, methodologies, and validation strategies.
• Conduct hands-on thermal testing, including temperature measurements, heat dissipation analysis, and stress testing.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and system engineering teams to optimize thermal designs.
• Document validation processes, test results, and provide clear technical reports to stakeholders.
• Support failure analysis and troubleshooting of thermal issues in prototypes and production units.
• Lead the end-to-end thermal validation and characterization of hardware products, with a focus on user comfort and system reliability.
• Design and execute thermal experiments, including heated head and other user-simulating tests.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for data acquisition, automation, and analysis of thermal test results.
• Establish and document component and system-level thermal requirements, including surface temperature limits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, mechanical, and product) to optimize thermal design and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze test data, identify root causes of thermal issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in thermal management and validation.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in thermal validation, testing, or thermal design for electronic products.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermal simulation tools, and measurement techniques.
• Strong hands-on experience with thermal test equipment and methodologies, including heated head testing.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis
• Hands-on experience with thermal test equipment (e.g., IR cameras, thermocouples, data loggers).
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving in thermal domains.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

• Experience with consumer electronics, wearables, or high-density electronic systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards for thermal performance.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM, COMSOL).
• Experience with automation and scripting for data collection and analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Knowledge of materials science as it relates to thermal management.

$100,000 - $125,000

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

This role is an on-site position located in Sunnyvale, CA. You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability