Structural Simulation Engineer

Non local candidates who are willing to relocate at their own expense are welcome Travel Requirements: Flexibility is required. We travel up to 10% Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered., * 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.

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., 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

Do you have experience in Structural analysis?, * 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.

• Has experience in Open-Source Finite Element Analysis Software
• Solid understanding of loading conditions and strains on structures, 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., 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 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 Thorough solving problems on product or process related issues, phenomenal analytical skills Interview Process: Initial teams meeting with manager. 2nd interview will be several hour panel teams meeting where candidate will give presentation. If candidate is within a few hours driving distance from Client, candidate will come onsite for 2nd interview.