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Thermal Design Engineer

Canada(Onsite)

As a Thermal Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Applied R&D and Electromechanical Design teams. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the development and testing of cutting-edge products. This position offers an opportunity to work with highly skilled engineers and contribute to the creation of reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Your responsibilities

• Conduct thermal design, simulation, analysis, and testing for the latest products and prototypes.
• Manage complex designs during the development and testing phases, ensuring timely product release.
• Generate fan curves (PQ curves) and system impedance curves using airflow chambers.
• Measure system operating points at specific fan speeds and test standalone heatsinks on Thermal Test Vehicles.
• Assist in designing test enclosures, building snorkels, and mounting plates.
• Create electrical jigs to access fan leads/connectors and control fans.
• Utilize machine shop tools to build custom test setups as needed.
• Maintain the airflow lab and ensure all tools with calibration stickers are kept up-to-date.
• Generate detailed test reports and make them accessible to the team on a shared server.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of directly related experience in thermal design, simulation, or analysis.
• Knowledge of AMCA 210-99 standard and experience with airflow chamber testing.
• Strong understanding of thermal principles and practical applications in electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in using thermal design software and simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex designs.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing business environments.
• A proactive and innovative mindset is preferred.

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Some of our benefits in Canada:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date05/31/2026
• Degree LevelBachelor’s degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeGraduate/Entry Level
• Job Identification36856
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Laptop - support with ordering neededYes
• Salary Range$70K-$90K CAD

*Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.

• Experience levelGraduate or Entry Level
• Locations600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2T6, CA(Onsite)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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