Thermal Test Engineer at NovoLINC Inc – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

About NovoLINC
NovoLINC is a deep-tech spin-off from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the ARPA-E COOLERCHIPS program, dedicated to creating the world's best thermal solutions to drive sustainable global technological advancement. Our universal, high-performance thermal interface material (TIM) is designed to meet the critical demands of energy-dense devices and systems. We serve a range of industries, including semiconductors, electronic devices, AI data centers, automotive, and aerospace, with best-in-class thermal interface solutions.

At NovoLINC, we believe in a people first approach to company growth where our employees are our most valuable resource and all team members are given the opportunity to contribute and grow their skills.

Position Overview

NovoLINC is growing its technical team in thermal testing and data processing. We are looking for a self-motivated Thermal Testing Engineer who can join us on the ground floor of our manufacturing expansion to help with collecting test stand data, processing data and storing data effectively. This is an entry level role suitable for anyone with a materials science background and commitment to safety and a growth mindset. Working directly under the VP of Product as part of the thermal engineering team, the Thermal Testing Data Engineer will be responsible for day to day operation of thermal test stands as well as TTVs and helping develop architecture to collect, store and process high volumes of data, as well as ensuring quality standards are met for our customers. The role will involve significant use of both off-shelf and custom thermal test equipment as well as data systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the VP of Product and Senior Thermal Engineer to run various test stands and collect data for presentation.
• Developing knowledge in thermal testing and thermal materials as well as data systems and statistical analysis.
• Working to ensure quality and throughput standards are met and maintained for customers through process improvement with lean methodology
• Showing a commitment to an exemplary level of safe and trustworthy handling of hazardous chemicals and processes and ensuring the use of all provided personal protective equipment.
• Processing quality and testing data using statistics principles to give timely and accurate reports to the team.
• Maintaining a system for batch control for tested samples to allow easy root-cause-analysis in case of quality issues or customer feedback.

Qualifications - Required

• Pursuing a BS or MS in mechanical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or similar focused discipline.
• Hands on lab experience working with solvents, acid and base solutions and commitment to using safe lab practices.
• Solid understanding of materials properties, solution phase and surface chemistry.
• Programming experience for data handling in Python, R, MATLAB or similar for data gathering or analysis.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience in thermal properties of materials.
• Experience in taking bench scale chemical processes to larger scales for manufacturing.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology to guide process development and optimization.
• Solid understanding of statistical principles and proven experience in application in statistical assessment of data using Minitab, JMP or similar.
• Knowledge of process development using tools such as Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, DMAIC etc.

Benefits
NovoLINC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health care, flexible paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan. This is an opportunity to work with a team of highly motivated individuals who are driving innovation in the thermal management industry.

NovoLINC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.