Senior Staff Engineer, Thermal Simulation
Samsung Semiconductor · San Jose, California, United States
Posted 15 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Samsung Semiconductor's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Samsung Semiconductor's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Samsung Semiconductor
- high 34 stale, 1 reposted of 69 open
- Hiring momentum
- 93 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Senior Staff Engineer, Thermal Simulation will lead thermal modeling and analysis for semiconductor and advanced packaging technologies. This role involves collaborating with customers and internal teams to develop and optimize thermal solutions, utilizing tools like ANSYS Icepak and Siemens Flotherm. The engineer will also communicate findings through reports and presentations while staying updated on emerging technologies in the field.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal/Fluids, or related Physical Science
- 10+ years of Industry Experience
- Experience with CFD tools such as ANSYS Icepak, Flotherm, CELSIUS
- Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermal management, and electronics cooling fundamentals
- Fundamental understanding of IC chip/package architectures and thermal design constraints
- Working experience in SiP (System in Package) thermal analysis
What you get
- 4+ weeks of paid time off a year
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
- Charitable giving match
- Stipend for fertility care or adoption
- Medical travel support
- Virtual vet care
Worth weighing
- Daily onsite presence required at San Jose headquarters
- 10-20% domestic and international travel expected
- No specific salary listed, but a pay range is provided
- Role involves significant collaboration across diverse teams
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