Job Description

About Us

Our fundamental innovations shape the way millions of people explore and experience entertainment and enhance billions of devices in an increasingly connected world. From TVs to smartphones, in almost any place you can think of, from home to work to on the go, and in all types of entertainment experiences, from Pay-TV to OTT, managing content and connections in a way that is smart, immersive and personal is precisely what our innovations do.

Our patented innovations broadly cover all aspects of the entertainment experience, including guidance, discovery, search, recommendations, DVR, VOD, OTT, multi-screen, personalization, data analytics, advertising, imaging, content storage and high-performance computing.

Adeia licenses its patented media innovations for use with traditional linear television both in North America and internationally, and increasingly in connection with OTT, direct-to-consumer, and social media services that provide access to entertainment inside and outside the home on a broad array of devices. We believe the continued growth of video consumption, the evolution of how consumers explore and experience video, and the need for content storage and high-performance computing present new opportunities for us to continue to develop patentable innovations, expand the industries we serve, and to license additional patent rights.

Sr. Thermal Engineer - Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid in-office and remote from SF Bay Area)

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal simulation and characterization of electronic assemblies, including MCMs, interposers, substrates, PCBs, cold plates and other system level components.
• Investigate and develop innovative thermal cooling solutions with an emphasis on liquid cooling.
• Validate cooling solutions using both simulation tools such as Ansys IcePak and thermal measurement of prototypes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize design parameters to achieve performance objectives.
• Create and present analytical and experimental findings in clear cohesive manner.
• Participate in technical conferences and publish papers on thermal analysis and solutions.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure mechanical and manufacturing adaptability of thermal cooling solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Thermal, or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in designing, simulating, and testing thermal solutions for electronic systems
• Extensive expertise in advanced air-cooling technologies, including vapor chambers, heat sinks and thermal interface materials.
• Familiar with liquid cooling techniques in general and able to set up CFD simulations.
• Proficiency in using simulation tools such as IcePak and CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects. Adapt to changing demands, and present findings to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical, Thermal, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience, particularly in microelectronics thermal cooling and advanced packaging technologies (e.g., 2.5D/3D packaging).
• Experience with JEDEC thermal testing standards.
• Knowledge of interconnect materials and processes, such as solder bumping, copper pillars, and epoxies for electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with industry-leading practices in advanced cooling solutions for high-density, high-performance modules.

This role offers a base salary of $119K - $165K depending on experience.

A Culture Built on Support

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all employees have a voice, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for their contribution to our culture and our business outcomes.

• Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits program reflects that. We support personal well-being, build financial security and enable our employees to share in our collective success.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits
• Generous paid time off, including flex time, holidays and sick time
• Great perks, which vary by location and may be site-specific: employee discounts, fitness facilities, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back
• A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building plus the benefits of working from home

Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued.

Adeia does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters; we will not pay fees for any resumes submitted without a prior agreement.

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