FEA Simulation Engineer

Fresh Consulting is a design-led, software development and hardware engineering company, offering end-to-end digital services to help companies innovate.  We bring together amazing UX designers, sophisticated developers, digital strategists, and top-notch engineers to help companies create fresh experiences that connect humans, systems, and machines.  We’ve been growing fast and need someone to help us continue to manage the delivery of high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. 
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Title: FEA Simulation Engineer
Duration: Long-Term
Location: Onsite in Redmond, WA
Benefits: Employee benefits at 100% including Medical, PTO, Holiday Pay, 401K Plan and much more!
Hours: Minimum 40 Hours/Week 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct STOP analysis on components and modules.
• Provide simulation and analysis-based solutions to enhance product designs against thermal and structural loads.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to identify risks, strategically develop simulations, plan and execute validation testing, and offer objective, data-driven engineering guidance.
• Contribute to the development of product requirements and technical specifications.
• Supply data and technical guidance for product architecture development.
• Organize and lead thermal and structural design reviews, solution brainstorms, and implementation efforts.
• Drive root cause analysis and design of experiments to resolve technical problems.
• Present actionable results to cross-functional team members and leadership.
• Advance team capabilities through the adoption of new methods, materials, technologies, and software tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in engineering and physics principles related to heat transfer, static/dynamic structural behavior, geometric/physical optics, and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of implicit and explicit structural and thermal finite element analysis.
• Demonstrated experience using a data-driven approach to analyze problems and deliver robust, optimized solutions.
• Understanding of the mechanical, thermal, structural, and optical properties of various materials, including glass, ceramics, polymers, and adhesives.
• 5+ years of experience with commercial FEA simulation tools, ANSYS software suite experience is a must with experience using ANSYS Workbench, LS-Dyna, SPEOS, OpticStudio, and Optislang.
• 3+ years of experience with 3D CAD tools, preferably ANSYS Spaceclaim.
• 3+ years of experience architecting solutions for thermal and structural problems.
• 3+ years of experience testing optical modules to evaluate optical performance metrics.

Education: Master's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
FRESH--
- Work on engineering and research assignments with F500 companies and startups.   
- The relationships that we have created with our clients are one of a kind.    
- We help solve problems in many technologies focusing on R&D, product development, and manufacturing.    
- We work at the most cutting-edge and latest technologies from AR/VR to Autonomous technologies.    
- Closely working with our clients, we believe that long term investments are extremely important to maintain the culture we together have created.
We’re a handpicked team of Engineers, digital strategist, designers, and developers united together in creating a fresh experience. Whether we are strategizing, designing, developing, or analyzing, our integrated team works as an extension of yours to improve your impact, your usability, and your customer conversion. In the process, we collaborate with you to get to know your business, understand your industry, and incorporate your big ideas into memorable experiences that keep your customers coming back for more.
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law.  Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
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