Sr. Principal Thermal, Automation and Mechanical Engineer, 31 MSI - (Marvell Semiconductor Inc.) US, US

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

We are seeking a Sr. Principal Thermal, Automation, and Mechanical Engineer to join our Advanced Technology Infrastructure team. This role is critical in developing next-generation test and manufacturing hardware platforms that support high-power, high-complexity semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in thermal and mechanical design and automation systems — to enable scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for wafer, package, and system-level test.

What You Can Expect

• Lead the design, simulation, and validation of thermal and mechanical systems for advanced test infrastructure, including wafer probe, final test, and system level test.
• Architect and implement automation solutions for test equipment, robotic part handling, and machine vision systems, with a focus on precision alignment for microwave and optical interfaces.
• Develop control systems for automated insertion/extraction of microwave and optical connectors, including blind-mate and high-force applications.
• Collaborate with photonics, microwave, and product engineering teams to ensure cohesive hardware integration and performance.
• Drive innovation in thermal interface materials, cooling strategies, and mechanical fixturing to support high-power dissipation and large form factors.
• Own BOM creation, vendor engagement, and prototype validation for custom assemblies and tooling.
• Support test vehicle development and infrastructure readiness for NPI and high-volume manufacturing.
• Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and iterate on design for improved reliability, repeatability, and manufacturability.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Thermal Sciences, or related fields with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Thermal Sciences, or related fields with 10-12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in thermal and mechanical design for semiconductor test or high-performance electronics.
• Hands-on experience with automation systems, robotics, and machine vision integration — including motion control, part handling, and connector actuation.
• Prior experience working with microwave or optical test environments, including connector mating, signal integrity, and alignment challenges.
• Proficiency with simulation and design tools such as Ansys, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and thermal modeling platforms.
• Expertise with system-level test, ATE, and handler platforms, including thermal control, interface materials and heat spreader design.
• Strong understanding of system-level integration challenges across electrical, optical, and mechanical domains.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of leading complex projects from concept to deployment.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

155,300 - 229,770, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements 

At Marvell, we offer a total compensation package with a base, bonus and equity.Health and financial wellbeing are part of the package. That means flexible time off, 401k, plus a year-end shutdown, floating holidays, paid time off to volunteer. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial? Ask your recruiter during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

Interview Integrity
 

As part of our commitment to fair and authentic hiring practices, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT, CoPilot, or note-taking bots) during interviews.
 
Our interviews are designed to assess your personal experience, thought process, and communication skills in real-time. If a candidate uses such tools during an interview, they will be disqualified from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

#LI-NF1