Senior Thermal Application Engineer

Job Title

Senior Thermal Application Engineer

Role Summary

Lead application engineering for thermal, thermomechanical, and reliability simulation in power electronics. Work with customers to define die-to-board multiphysics workflows that couple electrical, thermal, and structural analysis, validate predictions against test data, and influence product roadmap and best practices.

Role Summary

Information not specified.

Experience Level

Senior - role aligns with senior-level responsibilities. The posting indicates an experienced hire (e.g., BS + 5+ years option) and expects demonstrated domain expertise.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include customer-facing engineering, workflow design, and technical enablement.

• Define customer simulation strategies and workflows for power electronics design and reliability.
• Develop die-to-board multiphysics workflows that couple electrical, thermal, and structural analysis across die, package, and PCB.
• Perform thermal-mechanical reliability analysis: convert mission profiles to junction temperature cycling and predict solder fatigue, wire-bond lift-off, and delamination.
• Lead technical evaluations and benchmarks on real designs to demonstrate measurable value.
• Correlate simulation results with power cycling and test data to validate models.
• Channel customer insights to R&D and shape the product roadmap and feature requests.
• Create best practices, application notes, and training materials to scale expertise internally and for customers.
• Support field and marketing activities by contributing technical content, case studies, and presentations at industry events.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional experience; education details are in the Education Requirements section below.

Must-have:

• Subject-matter expertise in power electronics and power devices (converters, modules, PMICs) and their reliability concerns.
• Practical experience with commercial EDA/CAE tools (circuit simulators, EM solvers, thermal/mechanical reliability tools).
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and workflow integration.
• Comfort working in Linux and managing complex multi-tool simulation flows.
• Ability to translate mission profiles into reliability predictions and correlate simulations with lab data.
• Fluent English communication (written and verbal) and ability to present to engineers and executives.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically up to ~25% (flexible based on customer needs).

Nice-to-have:

• Experience applying AI/ML or agentic AI to engineering simulation workflows.
• Prior industry experience in power converters, power modules, or power management IC design environments.
• Familiarity with scaling workflows for data-center power delivery, EV powertrains, or renewable energy power systems.

Education Requirements

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; OR BS with 5+ years of professional experience in engineering software or power electronics design. (No certifications specified.)

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.