Thermo-Mechanical Contract Manufacturer Support Engineer

Join our Operations Engineering Team as a Thermo-Mechanical Contract Manufacturer Support Engineer, where you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and sustaining advanced mechanical assembly and thermal management processes used in high-performance electronic and optical products. You will work across the entire product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through high-volume manufacturing, driving process optimization, yield improvement, and root cause analysis.
In this role, you will support mechanical assembly operations, thermal interface implementation, heat sink integration, assembly tooling development, warpage characterization, dimensional verification, and advanced mechanical inspection processes. You will leverage analytical techniques including CMM inspection, dimensional metrology, cross-sectioning, microscopy, thermal characterization, and reliability testing to ensure robust manufacturing processes and superior product quality. Our collaborative environment encourages innovation, technical leadership, and continuous improvement while solving complex manufacturing challenges.
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Must-Have
4-6 years of experience
BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or Thermal Engineering.
Strong expertise in mechanical assembly, manufacturing tooling, thermal management, and high-reliability electronic product manufacturing
Manufacturing automation Industry 4.0 and Global supplier Collaboration.
Hands-on experience with thermal characterization, warpage/dimensional analysis, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and advanced metrology.
Nice-to-Have
Experience supporting NPI and high-volume manufacturing with strong knowledge of reliability requirements, material behavior, and product qualification standards
Experience with thermo-mechanical simulation, thermal analysis.
Develop, qualify, and sustain manufacturing processes for mechanical and thermo-mechanical assemblies across the product lifecycle, from prototype builds through volume production.
Support mechanical assembly activities including product integration, fastening methods, adhesive bonding, and joining technologies to ensure efficient and reliable manufacturing.
Design, implement, and improve assembly tooling, fixtures, and error-proofing solutions that enhance quality, consistency, and productivity.
Develop and validate thermal assembly solutions, including thermal interface materials, heat dissipation components, and cooling approaches.
Perform thermal, mechanical, dimensional, and reliability evaluations to assess process capability and product performance.
Conduct dimensional verification, warpage characterization, and metrology analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and quality enhancement.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for manufacturing, thermal, dimensional, and reliability-related challenges.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to improve manufacturability, optimize assembly processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills
Process Improvement

Work arrangement
Hybrid