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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in advanced structural and thermal simulations, including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), to support product design and optimization. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive simulation-driven design decisions and validate engineering outcomes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)Structural DynamicsThermal SimulationsMechanical Engineering Degree
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Hard Skills
Solid MechanicsStrength of MaterialsHeat TransferContact MechanicsMaterial PlasticityNonlinear SimulationsScripting/AutomationFatigue AssessmentDesign OptimizationMesh Quality Assessment
Soft Skills
Analytical Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaborationSound Engineering JudgmentAbility to Manage Priorities
Tools & Technologies
ANSYS MechanicalANSYS LS-DYNAANSYS Fluent/IcepakAltair HyperMeshAltair HyperViewOptiStruct/RadiossSpaceClaimCreoNXSolidWorks
Industry Keywords
Structural AnalysisThermal ManagementProduct DevelopmentSimulation-Driven DesignDesign ReviewsDFMEARoot-Cause Investigations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAirflowPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform advanced structural, dynamic, explicit, and thermal simulations supporting product design, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting
- Perform linear static analyses evaluating stress, strain, deformation, stiffness, and load paths
- Conduct nonlinear analyses involving material and geometric nonlinearity, contact and friction, and bolt/fastener and joint behavior
- Evaluate sheet-metal, cast, welded, bolted, and structural assemblies
- Perform design iterations and recommend structural improvements
- Support design optimization, weight reduction, material changes, and cost-reduction/VAVE projects
- Perform modal, harmonic response, random vibration/PSD, shock/transient, and frequency-response analyses
- Evaluate resonance risks and recommend design modifications
- Support simulation-to-test correlation using vibration and modal test results
- Perform explicit nonlinear simulations for drop, impact, shock loading, component-to-component impact, large deformation, and severe contact events
- Evaluate plastic deformation, acceleration, stress/strain, energy balance, contact forces, and structural integrity during impact events
- Perform electronics cooling and thermal simulations for components, enclosures, and systems
- Evaluate component/junction temperatures, PCB thermal performance, heat sinks, fans, convection, conduction paths, airflow distribution, pressure drop, hot spots, and thermal bottlenecks
- Assess thermal-management concepts and recommend cooling-architecture improvements
- Map thermal or pressure loads from CFD into structural FEA models
- Perform thermal-structural analyses of temperature-induced deformation and stresses
- Develop finite element models using 1D, 2D/shell, and 3D/solid elements
- Define boundary conditions, contacts, joints, connectors, fasteners, materials, and loading conditions
- Perform mesh-quality and mesh-convergence assessments
- Perform CFD-to-FEA pressure, temperature, and spatially varying load mapping
- Review model assumptions and ensure simulation methodologies represent actual product behavior
- Interpret results and translate them into actionable design recommendations
- Identify structural and thermal weaknesses early in product development
- Define analysis assumptions, acceptance criteria, margins, and limitations
- Support design reviews, DFMEA, validation planning, and root-cause investigations
- Develop engineering reports and presentations documenting objectives, methodologies, assumptions, boundary conditions, results, conclusions, and recommendations
- Collaborate with test engineers to improve CAE-to-test correlation and update simulation methodologies
- Work closely with Design, Product, Testing, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, strength of materials, finite element methods, structural dynamics, heat transfer, contact mechanics, and material plasticity
- Understanding of metallic and polymer material behavior
- Understanding of static versus dynamic loading and implicit versus explicit solution methodologies
- Ability to assess FEA model quality and recognize unrealistic boundary conditions, contacts, mesh behavior, or solver results
- Ability to troubleshoot convergence problems in nonlinear simulations
- Knowledge of fatigue and durability assessment is desirable
- Experience with scripting/automation using Python, APDL, TCL, or similar tools is an advantage
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or a related engineering discipline
- Relevant hands-on experience in structural/thermal CAE and product-development environments
- Experience supporting simulation-driven design decisions and physical validation is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Sound engineering judgment
- Ability to independently develop appropriate FEA methodologies
- Ability to distinguish modeling issues from actual design problems
- Strong communication and technical presentation skills
- Effective collaboration with Design, Testing, Systems, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering teams
- Ability to manage multiple simulation activities and priorities
- Hands-on experience with CAE tools such as ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS LS-DYNA, ANSYS Fluent/Icepak, Altair HyperMesh, Altair HyperView, OptiStruct/Radioss, SpaceClaim or equivalent CAD-preparation tools is preferred
- Experience with CAD platforms such as Creo, NX, or SolidWorks would be beneficial
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive total rewards package
- Benefits and well-being programs
- Offerings designed to support employees’ health, security, and success
- Offerings vary by role and location