What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulation Engineer position at NOISEFIGURE RESEARCH?
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