Thermal Engineer Interview Questions

289 thermal engineer interview questions shared by candidates

Where does light go when you turn off the light, how does an electric motor work, how does an inverter work, how does a refrigerator work, how would you cool a macbook and what are the heat equations involver. Describe modes of heat transfer, what is cavitation and how to prevent it, how to pair 2 pumps (serial or parallel and why)
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Thermal/Cfd Engineer

Interviewed at Rimac Automobili

3.7
Jul 2, 2022

Where does light go when you turn off the light, how does an electric motor work, how does an inverter work, how does a refrigerator work, how would you cool a macbook and what are the heat equations involver. Describe modes of heat transfer, what is cavitation and how to prevent it, how to pair 2 pumps (serial or parallel and why)

Can you walk me through your experience in thermal design and analysis? How do you approach a new thermal design project? What is your experience with thermal simulation software, such as Pro-E, Solidworks, or Flotherm? How do you balance thermal performance with other design constraints, such as cost or manufacturability? Can you describe a challenging thermal problem you faced and how you solved it? How do you stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in thermal design? Can you explain the differences between various thermal materials, such as aluminum, copper, and carbon fiber? What is your experience in managing a team of thermal engineers? Can you describe your experience working with cross-functional teams, such as electrical or mechanical engineers? How do you ensure quality and reliability in thermal designs?
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Senior Thermal Engineer

Interviewed at Logitech

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Mar 13, 2023

Can you walk me through your experience in thermal design and analysis? How do you approach a new thermal design project? What is your experience with thermal simulation software, such as Pro-E, Solidworks, or Flotherm? How do you balance thermal performance with other design constraints, such as cost or manufacturability? Can you describe a challenging thermal problem you faced and how you solved it? How do you stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in thermal design? Can you explain the differences between various thermal materials, such as aluminum, copper, and carbon fiber? What is your experience in managing a team of thermal engineers? Can you describe your experience working with cross-functional teams, such as electrical or mechanical engineers? How do you ensure quality and reliability in thermal designs?

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