Simulation Engineer Full Time

We are seeking a skilled, motivated Mechanical Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our team. We are looking for an engineer with a productive mindset who can use structural and thermal simulations to improve and optimize wearable device designs. Our ideal candidate has a strong structural and thermal engineering foundation, FEA and CFD tool fluency, mechanical design knowledge, and experience analyzing and optimizing consumer electronics for structural and thermal performance

Mechanical Modeling & Simulation Engineer – Process Engineer Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Researchers and Engineers to develop high-performance, flexible Energy Harvesting and Storage Systems.
• Perform Finite Element (FEA) modeling and simulations using Ansys, COMSOL, or similar software.
• Interpret FEA results and provide physical explanations and possible solutions to problems.
• Recommend design changes/directions to meet device performance requirements, and participate in team brainstorming and the development of new technologies.
• Perform mechanical design of prototype devices and testbeds.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in static and dynamic FEA, preferably in high-volume consumer electronic products.
• Experience with FEA tools (COMSOL or ANSYS).
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks).
• Proficient in Matlab and Python scripting

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline.
• Specialties in Finite Element Method (FEM): Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or solid mechanics/structural mechanics/computational mechanics.
• Detail-oriented with critical thinking, structured problem solving, and practical application of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Analysis (Montecarlo).
• Demonstrated experience working effectively and efficiently with diverse teams.
• Good organization skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Experience in Electronics Reliability, E-CAD/M-CAD File Conversion
• Experience with MEMS Multiphysics Analysis & Reduced Order Modeling a plus
• Experience with Multi-Disciplinary Optimization is a plus
• Experience with Multiphysics Topology Optimization is a plus
• Experience with CFD Analysis is considered a plus
• Experience with electromagnetics, wireless architecture, and RF silicon systems is a plus
• Good organization skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent communication and people skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• COMSOL or ANSYS: 1 year (Required)
• NX or SOLIDWORKS: 1 year (Required)
• MATLAB Scripting: 1 year (Required)
• Python Scripting: 1 year (Required)
• Scripting to automate Thermal & Mechanical Simulations: 1 year (Required)
• static & dynamic FEA in HV consumer electronics: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Redmond, WA 98052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person