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Title: Structural Simulation Engineer
Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Location: Corning, NY
Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Location: Corning, NY
Note: Possible conversion, but no guarantee or timeframe commitment
Non-local candidates who are willing to relocate at their own expense are welcome
Travel Requirements: Flexibility is required. We travel up to 10% (Mostly to U.S. manufacturing sites)
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Description:
Top requirements:
- Minimum of M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 4 years of work experience in a similar field OR a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 0 years of work experience. Chemical/Electrical engineering degrees are not suitable for this role. Mechanical is preferred.
- Solid understanding of loading conditions and strains on structures
- Strong foundation in solid mechanics (most critical).
- Hands‑on experience with finite element analysis (FEA) – including modeling, boundary value problems, PDEs/ODEs.
- Experience with commercial FEA tools such as:
- ANSYS
- Abaqus
- LS-Dyna
- Experience using (or exposure to) open‑source FEA codes, examples include:
- MOOSE
- Code_Aster
- CalculiX
- MATLAB-based custom solvers
- Familiarity with physical testing methods (stress/strain characterization), even though the role is modeling focused.
Purpose of the Position:
As a Scientist/Engineer, you are responsible for modeling of new processes and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost for glass and/or ceramic substrates and filters. You will be expected to develop modeling/analytical tools or utilizing existing tools to gain fundamental understanding of underlying principles. You need a strong foundation in solid mechanics and a high level of expertise in numerical modeling. Our team requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with globally distributed researchers, engineers in our commercial organizations and customers. The Process Simulation Engineer supports Corning’s modeling group by conducting advanced solid mechanics modeling and simulation to improve product reliability and process understanding. The engineer will translate real-world loads, tests, and forming processes into mathematical and computational models using finite element analysis (FEA) tools. Outputs of the analyses will help predict stresses, strains, deformation, process feasibility, and product reliability across various applications (consumer electronics, automotive glazing, etc.). The role collaborates closely with testing and characterization teams but remains primarily modeling focused.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
• In this role, you will be responsible for modeling of new processes and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost for glass and/or ceramic substrates and filters with an expectation of developing modeling/ analytical tools or utilizing existing tools to gain fundamental understanding of underlying principles.
• You should have a strong foundation in solid mechanics and a high level of expertise in numerical modeling.
• This position requires you to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with globally distributed researchers, engineers in our commercial organizations, and customers.
• In this role, you will be responsible for modeling of new processes and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost for glass and/or ceramic substrates and filters with an expectation of developing modeling/ analytical tools or utilizing existing tools to gain fundamental understanding of underlying principles.
• You should have a strong foundation in solid mechanics and a high level of expertise in numerical modeling.
• This position requires you to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with globally distributed researchers, engineers in our commercial organizations, and customers.
Job Duties:
• Utilizing thin films modeling to understand the product performance and response to various sources of lading
• Utilizing modeling such as FEA and BEM for product development, designs improvements, manufacturing processes, and failure analysis
• Mentorship and recommendation on new capabilities or method developments related to mechanical testing and measurements
• Lead and recommend product testing pertaining to product design and performance to meet qualification requirements from commercial, engineering manufacturing.
• Engage with the businesses as needed to help with addressing thin films concerns/questions from customers and other product engineering related problems.
• Writing technical reports, invention disclosures & publications
• Utilizing thin films modeling to understand the product performance and response to various sources of lading
• Utilizing modeling such as FEA and BEM for product development, designs improvements, manufacturing processes, and failure analysis
• Mentorship and recommendation on new capabilities or method developments related to mechanical testing and measurements
• Lead and recommend product testing pertaining to product design and performance to meet qualification requirements from commercial, engineering manufacturing.
• Engage with the businesses as needed to help with addressing thin films concerns/questions from customers and other product engineering related problems.
• Writing technical reports, invention disclosures & publications
Required Years and Area of Experience:
• M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 4 years of work experience in a similar field OR a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 0 years of work experience. Chemical/Electrical engineering degrees are not suitable for this role. Mechanical is preferred.
• M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 4 years of work experience in a similar field OR a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 0 years of work experience. Chemical/Electrical engineering degrees are not suitable for this role. Mechanical is preferred.
Education Requirements
Preferred
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field with a solid mechanics focus — fresh PhDs acceptable.
Alternative
- Master’s degree 4–5 years of relevant modeling/FEA experience.
Bachelor’s degree?
- Only considered if the candidate has:
- Significant (≈10 years) hands‑on FEA experience AND
- Evidence of exposure to graduate-level solid mechanics coursework
Required Skills:
• Has experience in Open-Source Finite Element Analysis Software
• Understanding of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in thin films interface adhesion for wide applications.
• Good knowledge of the mechanical behavior of soft materials (e.g., gels, polymers).
• Analyze problems and reduce them to mathematical models, carrying out experiments to validate models, deriving numerical and technological solutions and making recommendations
• Strong mathematical and programming skills in FEA and BEM in commercial software packages (Abaqus, Ansys, etc.)
• Has experience in Open-Source Finite Element Analysis Software
• Understanding of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in thin films interface adhesion for wide applications.
• Good knowledge of the mechanical behavior of soft materials (e.g., gels, polymers).
• Analyze problems and reduce them to mathematical models, carrying out experiments to validate models, deriving numerical and technological solutions and making recommendations
• Strong mathematical and programming skills in FEA and BEM in commercial software packages (Abaqus, Ansys, etc.)
Desired Skills:
• Experience with structural thin film mechanics while focusing on material modeling and characterization.
• Experience with process and product engineering
• Knowledgeable about various materials test techniques
• Ability to lead product performance data evaluations, experiments and data analysis - others
• Experience with structural thin film mechanics while focusing on material modeling and characterization.
• Experience with process and product engineering
• Knowledgeable about various materials test techniques
• Ability to lead product performance data evaluations, experiments and data analysis - others
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Advanced solid mechanics
- Finite element modeling and simulation (FEA)
- Modeling of stress, strains, deformation, and reliability
- Strong mathematical foundation (PDEs, ODEs, boundary value problems)
- Familiarity with brittle and ductile material behavior (glass, polymers)
- Mechanical/structural modeling for product and process reliability
Software Skills
- ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-Dyna (high priority)
- Open-source codes (MOOSE, CalculiX, Code_Aster, MATLAB solvers)
- Python/MATLAB beneficial
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
- Well-developed skills in working across multiple cultures and on a globally dispersed and diverse team
- Proven ability to work on multiple projects at a time
- Thoroughly solving problems on product or process related issues, phenomenal analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate with testing & characterization teams
- Strong analytical reasoning
- Ability to work independently on complex modeling problems
- High-quality academic publication track record is seen as a strong signal
Interview Process
- Technical Interview(s)
- Solid mechanics fundamentals
- Simulation approaches, PDE/BVP understanding
- Discussion of modeling projects and tools used
- Exposure to thin films, polymers, ML/AI (bonus)
- Team Interviews
- Fit within the modeling group
- Ability to collaborate with test/characterization team
About us:
DivIHN, the ''IT Asset Performance Services'' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.