FEA Simulation Engineer

Job Title: FEA Simulation Engineer Location: Redmond, WA Duration: 12 Months contract Seeking an FEA Simulation Engineer who will work on structural and thermal finite element simulations to support the client project's development. This requires understanding shock/vibrations, failure analysis, heat transfer, and strength of materials. This also requires expertise in using ANSYS or Abaqus. Candidate should also be experienced in implicit and explicit finite element methods. Familiarity with optics and optical simulations is a plus. Top 3 must-have HARD skills: FEA - Preferably Ansys and/or Abaqus. Metrology testing ( shock drop ) Hands-on lab experience Good to have skills: optics experience JOB DESCRIPTION We are 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. Our ideal candidate approaches complex problems with an analytical mindset firmly rooted in engineering principles. They are unafraid to challenge underlying assumptions and are dedicated to delivering solutions in addition to insight. We want 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 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 of a broad spectrum of materials, for example, glass, ceramic, polymers, and adhesives. 5 years experience using commercial FEA simulation tools preferably Ansys and/or Abaqus. 3 years experience using 3D CAD tools preferably SolidWorks and/or NX. 3 years of experience architecting solutions mitigating drop/shock and thermal problems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS PhD or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Experience delivering analysis and developing solutions for consumer products.