Hybrid FEA Simulation Engineer – Mechanical & Thermal

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Mechanical (Finite Element) Simulation Engineer for a Hybrid work arrangement, averaging two days per week in an HPE office. You will apply FEA/CFD and advanced modeling to support mechanical, thermal, electronic, and system-level product development and reliability.

Responsibilities include running ANSYS simulations, building realistic models for components and assemblies, assessing risks early in design, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in engineering simulation, mechanical analysis, or product development.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS or equivalent Finite Element Analysis software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials behavior, and engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of electronic assemblies, semiconductor technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with failure modes and mechanisms of components and electronic assemblies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical findings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, thermal, and reliability simulations using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS to evaluate and optimize component, assembly, and system designs.
• Develop and maintain realistic simulation models for semiconductor devices, electronic components, PCB assemblies, enclosures, and complete systems.
• Conduct early-stage design assessments to identify reliability, quality, manufacturability, and performance risks.
• Analyze design variations and manufacturing process impacts on component and system reliability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Develop and recommend accelerated test methodologies and interpret test results to identify failure mechanisms and corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations related to product quality, field failures, and reliability concerns.
• Evaluate material properties, constitutive models, and failure mechanisms to improve product robustness.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Mechanical design

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Mechanical (Finite Element) Simulation Engineer for a Hybrid work arrangement, averaging two days per week in an HPE office. You will apply FEA/CFD and advanced modeling to support mechanical, thermal, electronic, and system-level product development and reliability.

Responsibilities include running ANSYS simulations, building realistic models for components and assemblies, assessing risks early in design, and collaborating