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Location

Redmond, WA | United States

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Job description

*12 months contract on W2*
*On-site in Redmond*
*Open to relocating candidates, assistance not included*

Job Description:

• Simulation Engineer
• Client is seeking an experienced FEA Simulation Engineer with a strong background in modeling, analyzing, and developing solutions for drop/shock structural problems, and steady state and transient thermal problems.
• Client ideal candidate approaches complex problems with an analytical mindset firmly rooted in engineering first principles.
• They are unafraid to challenge underlying assumptions and are dedicated to delivering solutions in addition to insight.
• Client wants someone who works well in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, can drive clarity from ambiguity, communicates complex concepts clearly, and is unafraid to tackle new challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver simulation and analysis-based solutions to improve product response to mechanical (drop/shock) and thermal loads.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other cross-functional partners to identify risks, strategically create simulations, plan and conduct validation testing, and deliver objective, data-driven engineering guidance and solutions.
• Contribute to the creation of product requirements and technical specifications.
• Provide data and technical guidance for product architecture development efforts.
• Organize and lead thermal design reviews, solution brainstorms, and implementation efforts.
• Drive root cause efforts and design of experiments to resolve problems.
• Present results in a form actionable by cross-functional team members and leadership.
• Advance team capabilities using new methods, materials, technologies, and software tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of engineering and physics-based principles related to shock, vibrations, strength of materials, heat transfer, and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of implicit and explicit structural and thermal finite element analysis.
• Experience using a data-driven approach to analyze problems and deliver robust, optimized solutions.
• Understanding of the mechanical and thermal properties for a broad spectrum of materials, for example glass, ceramic, polymers, and adhesives.
• 5 plus years’ experience using commercial FEA simulation tools preferably Ansys and/or Abaqus.
• 3 plus years’ experience using 3D CAD tools preferably SolidWorks and/or NX.
• 3 plus years’ experience architecting solutions mitigating drop/shock and thermal problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Structural Thermal Optical Performance (STOP) analysis.
• PhD or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience delivering analysis and developing solutions for consumer products.

Note:

• Simulation Engineer - Onsite in Redmond - Hybrid is acceptable

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:

• COMSOL, ABAQUS, ANSYS experience (one of the 3 )
• Job titles- Multiphysics simulation engineer
• Simulation engineer or specialist
• Some Optics experience

Good to have skills:

• Strong CAD modeling skills- Solid Works, NX, 3D modeling
• More optics experience the better

Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects:

• Growth in the department - AR Systems Architecture group

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:

• Able to work with a wide variety of cutting edge technologies and some brand new problems- system integration for AR devices
• Capable peers in a new tech area

Typical Day in the Role:

• output- building a simulation model in software- COMSOL or Ansys- Simulation Designer-
• Talking to scientists and Engineers- gathering input, build simulation model, run model, and then presenting to group

How will performance be measured:

• how well they are able to gather inputs, rigor and speed in putting together models, and technical understanding of what systems really matter
• gather appropriate information and give appropriate analysis - figure out what Data really matters

Comments for Suppliers:

• 2 interviewers- one unified conversation, 1 hour long

Pay Range: $78+ hourly

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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