We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering professional with strong expertise in simulation and process development to join our team supporting next-generation SSD product development and manufacturing.
This is a niche and high-impact role where you will combine mechanical simulation, engineering analysis, and process innovation to enable scalable, reliable, and manufacturable designs. You will play a critical role in bridging product design and high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Simulation & Engineering Analysis (Core Focus)
- Perform advanced mechanical simulations using ANSYS, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools
- Analyze stress, strain, deformation, fatigue, and failure mechanisms in components and assemblies
- Evaluate product performance under thermal, environmental, and operational conditions
- Conduct simulations supporting SSD rework, disassembly, and structural integrity
- Conduct simulation on semiconductor packaging and solder joint reliability
- Develop simulation workflows to verify and validate design concepts.
- Identify potential design risks and propose mitigation strategies during disassembly.
- Translate simulation results into actionable design and process improvements
Process Development & New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Define and develop end-to-end SSD manufacturing process flows, including tooling and equipment configurations
- Lead process development, characterization, and qualification for new products
- Establish and validate manufacturing recipes and parameters for HVM transfer
Rework Technology & Mechanical Solutions
- Develop advanced rework techniques, including PCBA component replacement and product disassembly
- Evaluate new approaches to support complex mechanical structures and miniaturized designs
- Perform risk assessments (TRA) and implement process controls across the product lifecycle
DFM/DFA & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Provide strong mechanical input into DFM/DFA reviews
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
- Ensure smooth transition from design to NPI to high-volume production
- Work closely with ODMs and suppliers on process and technology development
Education
- Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (strongly preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be considered
Experience
- 3+ years (Master’s) or 5+ years (Bachelor’s) in:
- Mechanical simulation and analysis
- Process development, NPI, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience in one or more of the following industries:
- Semiconductor
- Electronics or consumer devices
- Automotive or precision manufacturing
Technical Expertise
- Hands-on experience with:
- ANSYS (preferred), SolidWorks, or similar simulation tools
- Strong understanding of:
- Structural mechanics (stress, strain, fatigue, failure analysis)
- Mechanical behavior of components and assemblies
- Experience in:
- Manufacturing process development and integration
- Rework or failure analysis in electronic assemblies
- Familiarity with:
- DFM/DFA principles (mechanical focus)
- Statistical analysis and process control
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate simulation data into practical engineering solutions
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) with significant relevant experience
- Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years (Master's) or 5+ years (Bachelor's) in mechanical simulation, process development, NPI, or manufacturing engineering
- Hands-on experience with SolidWorks or similar simulation tools
- Hands-on experience with ANSYS
- Experience in semiconductor, electronics/consumer devices, automotive, or precision manufacturing industries
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics (stress, strain, fatigue, failure analysis) and solder joint reliability
- Experience in manufacturing process development, integration, and HVM transfer; NPI and manufacturing recipe validation
- Experience with rework techniques, PCBA component replacement, disassembly, and failure analysis
- Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles, statistical analysis, and process control
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Solidigm Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Solidigm and has not been reviewed or approved by Solidigm.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are available to all employees via a long‑term incentive plan, making ownership broadly accessible. RSUs are positioned as a core component of the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid Flexible Time Off is offered to U.S. and international employees, indicating broad access to time away. A hybrid work model further supports practical time‑off flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. medical options include PPO, HDHP, and HMO, with dental and vision coverage alongside wellness offerings. The breadth of plan types signals robust core healthcare support.
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What We Do
Solidigm is a leading global provider of innovative NAND flash memory solutions. Solidigm technology unlocks data’s unlimited potential for customers, enabling them to fuel human advancement. Our origins reflect Intel’s longstanding innovation in memory products and SK hynix’s international leadership and scale in the semiconductor industry, Solidigm became a standalone U.S. subsidiary under SK hynix in December 2021. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, Solidigm is powered by the inventiveness of close to 2,000 employees in 20 locations around the world. For more information about Solidigm, please visit https://www.solidigmtechnology.com
