Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer

Molex; Saclay; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Molex, part of the Koch family, seeks an experienced CAE engineer to support mechanical virtual validation and product digital twin initiatives at our Saclay site. You will drive FEA studies, automate CAE workflows, and mentor teams on nonlinear structural analysis while collaborating with product development groups.

The role emphasizes digital twin capabilities, simulation-to-test correlation, and continuous improvement of CAE processes. Some travel may be expected.

Qualifikationen

• Requires MSc/BS in engineering, chemistry, physics or materials science.
• At least 5 years of experience with FEA applications.
• Experience with scripting and CAE workflow automation.
• Experience with parametric CAD systems (UG NX, CATIA or SolidWorks).
• Strong root cause and failure analysis aptitude.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and provide mechanical engineering analysis support, predominantly FEA.
• Work on nonlinear durability and linear vibration simulations.
• Correlate CAE simulations to real-world performance and improve accuracy.
• Develop scripts to automate CAE processes.
• Use process automation tools to automate CAE workflows and build regression models.

Kenntnisse

FEA

Scripting

CAe automation

HyperWorks

Abaqus

UG NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Machine learning

Regression models

Python

Root cause analysis

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

PhD in related field

Tools

SIMULIA Abaqus

Altair HyperWorks

Isight

Mode Frontier

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Our Team

The TSBU Predictive Engineering Team enables/delivers robust product design and virtual validation by developing and applying Product Digital Twin capabilities across core engineering functions. In this role, the engineer will support mechanical virtual validation using advanced FEA tools, working closely with product development teams to predict performance, identify risks early, and improve simulation-to-test correlation.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and provide mechanical engineering analysis support, predominately with FEA, on short fiber reinforced plastic & copper alloy-based component systems through Hyperworks and Abaqus tools.
• Work on nonlinear Durability & Linear vibration simulations.
• Participate in correlation of CAE simulations to real world performance and make recommendations to improve simulation accuracy as needed.
• Develop scripts to automate CAE processes to improve efficiency.
• Work on process automation tools (ISIGHT, Hyper study, Mode Frontier etc.) to automate CAE workflow & building regression models on nonlinear engineering applications to provide design solutions (Innovative/cost effective).
• Communicate technical knowledge and experimental findings in both written and verbal formats to peers, management, and customers.
• Attend training and conferences to stay current with latest developments.
• Some travel, as necessary; may be required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Masters / Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Material Science
• At least 5 years of experience with FEA applications
• Experience with scripting, process automation tools (ISIGHT, Hyper study, Mode Frontier etc.) to automate CAE workflow & building regression models on nonlinear engineering applications
• Experience with parametric CAD systems (UG NX, CATIA or SolidWorks, etc.)
• Root cause and failure analysis aptitude

What Will Put You Ahead

• PhD in Engineering, Physics, Material Science
• 5+ years' experience with SIMULIA (ABAQUS, Isight) products
• 5+ years' experience with Altair (Hyperworks, Simlab) family products
• 3+ years' experience with CAE engineering user support & training
• 3+ years' experience with CAE modeling applications in predicting nonlinear structural behavior on short fiber reinforced plastics & metals
• 3+ years' experience with scripting & CAE process automation tools (ISIGHT, Hyper study, Mode Frontier etc.)
• 2+ years' experience on using Machine learning/AI for building regression models on nonlinear engineering applications.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team.
• Experience with analytical analysis packages (MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, etc.)

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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