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Marvell Semiconductor2 weeks ago

Sr. Staff Thermo-Mechanical Engineer

$118,010–$176,800 year

On-site · Irvine, California, United States or Santa Clara, California, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Masters Degree
Company size
Enterprise

Job Summary

Sr. Staff Thermo-Mechanical Engineer to join Marvell’s Advanced Technology Infrastructure team. Lead advanced thermo-mechanical finite element simulations to evaluate stress, strain, deformation, and structural integrity of test sockets, thermal heads, interconnects, fixtures, handlers, and package interfaces used in high power XPU and Silicon Photonics programs. Lead warpage and deformation analyses for multi-material assemblies; develop thermal cycling and mechanical fatigue models; create process-aware mechanical models capturing assembly, cure, reflow, compression, and load-path evolution through manufacturing and test. Translate package/test infrastructure requirements into mechanical design constraints and reliability metrics for early architecture decisions. Correlate simulations with mechanical testing, thermal cycling data, warpage metrology, and strain measurements to validate models. Identify mechanical risk drivers and recommend design/material/process changes to improve robustness, manufacturability, and yield. Support root-cause analysis of lab or field issues related to cracking, delamination, contact degradation, or excessive warpage. Develop simulation methodologies and best practices to improve consistency across programs. Partner with thermal, packaging, test, reliability, and manufacturing teams to ensure mechanical compatibility and system-level alignment; interface with external vendors/manufacturers on material selection and tolerances. Document and communicate results through technical reports and executive summaries. Requires collaboration across multiple engineering domains and potential leadership of cross-organ infrastructure programs.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree
  • Deep experience in thermo‐mechanical simulation and structural FEA for complex, multi‐material systems
  • Strong understanding of solid mechanics, material behavior, heat‐induced stress, fatigue, and reliability physics
  • Experience modeling warpage, contact mechanics, and mechanical interfaces in semiconductor or high‐precision hardware
  • Proficiency with simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or equivalent, including nonlinear and transient analyses
  • Hands‐on experience correlating simulation with physical testing and metrology
  • Ability to translate complex simulation results into actionable design guidance
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross‐functional technical decisions
  • Experience with semiconductor packaging, test infrastructures, probe cards, or handler‐integrated mechanical systems
  • Familiarity with thermal cycling standards and hardware qualification methodologies
  • Experience with process modeling and manufacturing‐induced stress analysis
  • Scripting or automation experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
  • Prior technical leadership on cross‐org infrastructure or platform programs
  • Export control/regulatory awareness and willingness to comply with related processes
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