Thermal SQA Technician

Job Title- Thermal SQA Technician

Location- Cupertino, CA

Salary Range- 70k to 90k

Thermal SQA Technician
Location: Cupertino, CA (5 Days Onsite)
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a Thermal SQA Technician to support thermal testing, validation, and laboratory operations for innovative hardware systems. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, contribute to thermal test execution, and gain hands-on experience with hardware-software integration, thermal measurement methodologies, and test development in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Must-Have Technical/Functional Skills
Skills

Experience troubleshooting hardware and software.
Understanding of thermal measurement methodologies, including thermocouple placement, acquiring readings using automated data acquisition systems, and thermocouple rework.
Ability to conduct tests and summarize data effectively.
Basic machine shop experience and use of hand tools (Dremel tools, hand drills, files, metal sheers, basic soldering skills, etc.).
Experience with Terminal and a Unix command-line environment.
Elementary coding/scripting experience (Unix Shell or Python), along with software troubleshooting and debugging skills.
LabVIEW experience is a plus and considered a nice-to-have skill.

Responsibilities

Support the setup, deployment, and maintenance of test devices and fixtures for use in testing across different controlled environments ranging from 10°C to 55°C.
Build models and assist in the disassembly, modification, and reassembly of systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute software-hardware test plans and procedures.
Create test reports, data summaries, and documentation of test results.
Contribute to the development and implementation of thermal test methods based on feedback from the design team.
Support thermal lab management activities, including organization of lab space and equipment.
Handle prototype hardware while adhering to established protocols for managing sensitive units.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

What Makes This Role Unique

Opportunity to work hands-on with advanced thermal testing and hardware validation technologies.
Exposure to real-world hardware-software integration challenges in a collaborative engineering environment.
Direct collaboration with design, validation, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Experience supporting the development of innovative thermal test methods and processes.
Opportunity to build practical expertise in thermal analysis, laboratory operations, troubleshooting, and test automation.