Lead Design & Simulation Engineer — FEA/CFD Expert

Re:Build Manufacturing; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Optimation is seeking an experienced Principal Design and Simulation Engineer to lead structural, thermal, and fluid simulation for industrial machinery and equipment. You will apply your expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to tackle complex engineering challenges, validate designs, and help deliver reliable, high-performing manufacturing solutions.

You’ll work closely with mechanical design engineers, project teams, and customers to

Responsibilities

• Lead structural, thermal, and fluid simulation efforts using FEA/CFD for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers, project teams, and customers to translate simulation results into practical design improvements.
• Mentor engineers, share knowledge, and help teams make informed technical decisions across concept through commissioning.

Job description

Re:Build Optimation is seeking an experienced Principal Design and Simulation Engineer to lead structural, thermal, and fluid simulation for industrial machinery and equipment. You will apply your expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to tackle complex engineering challenges, validate designs, and help deliver reliable, high-performing manufacturing solutions.

You’ll work closely with mechanical design engineers, project teams, and customers to