About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Thermal Test Engineer role based onsite in Campbell, CA. You will perform hands-on thermal and acoustics testing and validation for electro-mechanical and telecom products in a lab setting. The role supports product design validation, cooling and power-management optimization, and compliance testing to telecom industry standards.

• Prepare and execute comprehensive thermal test setups, including detailed test flows and coverage plans for new products.
• Instrument prototypes (thermocouples, sensors) and set up wind tunnel and airflow/acoustics tests.
• Perform thermal validation testing on electro-mechanical assemblies: evaluate power management, heat sinks, fan performance, and cooling solutions.
• Run telecom equipment tests and apply standards such as GR and NEBS to validate compliance and reliability.
• Use thermal simulation tools (e.g., Flotherm) to model and correlate thermal behavior with test data.
• Measure, analyze, and report airflow and acoustics results; recommend design changes to improve cooling and noise performance.
• Document test procedures, record results, and communicate findings with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement of lab processes, test methods, and validation practices.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in thermal and acoustics testing of electro-mechanical products (internships or practical lab experience welcome).
• Familiarity with telecom test standards such as GR and NEBS and their application in product validation.
• Ability to set up and instrument prototypes, install thermocouples, and operate wind-tunnel or airflow test equipment.
• Solid understanding of heat transfer, airflow, and acoustics principles.
• Experience developing and executing structured test plans and analyzing test data.
• Proficiency with thermal analysis tools (Flotherm or similar) and basic data analysis skills (Python is a plus).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical CAD tools such as CREO.
• Prior exposure to telecom equipment, power-management systems, or cooling-system development.
• Basic scripting or test automation experience (Python) to streamline data capture and analysis.
• Any prior experience as a thermal validation engineer or in a product lab environment.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a fully onsite, Monday–Friday laboratory role in Campbell, CA. Expect hands-on work with prototypes and test equipment.
• Position type: Long-term contract with opportunities to convert to full-time based on performance and business needs.
• You will work closely with design and systems engineering teams in a collaborative lab environment focused on product validation and continuous improvement.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. Individual pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth options may be available)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave) where applicable

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Additional Details

• Employment type: FULL_TIME (contract assignment).
• Location: Campbell, CA (onsite).
• This posting follows applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available — contact Careertakes if you need assistance with the application or interview process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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