Mechanical Simulation Engineer

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Join our dynamic Hardware Tech team! In this role, as a Mechanical Simulation Engineer you will be responsible for FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations to support Module Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Process Development for R&D in our next generation modules.

As a Mechanical Simulation Engineer you will conduct advanced FEA and adhesive flow simulations to optimize product designs, predict performance, and solve complex engineering challenges from concept through process development. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, validate designs through simulation-testing correlation, and develop cutting-edge methodologies that directly impact product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10yrs Exp/ master’s degree with 5yrs Exp/ PhD Exp with 3 years of Simulation and modeling experience working in R&D setup is preferred
• In-depth understanding of various computational methods, such as FEA, CFD
• Proficiency in simulation tools, such as ANSYS (STRUCTURAL, APDL, FLUENT), ABAQUS, STAR CCM+, COMSOL or similar
• Hands on skill on 3D and 2D CAD design software, like NX, SolidWorks or ProE/Creo
• Experience in programming languages, such as Python, C++, Fortran or similar
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, coding and simulation knowledge is preferred
• Knowledge of AI/ML development for simulation is preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiar with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), stack up tolerance analysis techniques