Mechanical Engineer 3

PrideNow; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

PrideNow is seeking a Simulation Engineer in Fremont, CA to perform CFD and FEA simulations for thermal, structural, and fluid analyses. You will develop surrogate models, create digital twin frameworks, and automate workflows for design optimization and ML model development.

Strong collaboration with cross‑functional teams is required. Candidates should hold an MS or PhD in a relevant field and have experience with ANSYS, STAR-CCM+, and CAD tools; a willingness to attend an in-person

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computational Eng, Applied Math or Data Science.
• Strong experience with CFD/FEA tools (ANSYS Fluent/Mechanical, STAR-CCM+, Simcenter 3D).
• Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Experience with CAD platforms (Siemens NX, Creo/ProE, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD and FEA simulations for thermal, structural, and fluid flow analysis.
• Develop surrogate and reduced-order models to accelerate design.
• Build digital twin frameworks integrating simulation, experimental, and operational data.
• Create automated workflows for design optimization and ML model development.
• Model validation, uncertainty quantification, and parameter calibration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver simulation solutions.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

CFD/FEA experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Computational Eng/Applied Math/Data Science

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

ANSYS Mechanical

STAR-CCM+

Simcenter 3D

Siemens NX

Creo/ProE

SolidWorks

Job description

Pay: $41.43–$73.54/hour (based on experience & location tier)

Contract: 12+ Months with strong potential for extension

Are you passionate about using AI, advanced simulation, and computational engineering to solve complex real-world problems?

We're hiring a Simulation Engineer to join a global leader in semiconductor equipment manufacturing. This organization is at the forefront of the technology that powers today's most advanced AI, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer electronics industries. Their innovations enable the production of the chips behind the world's most cutting-edge technologies, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to work with global impact.

What you'll do

• Perform CFD and FEA simulations for thermal, structural, and fluid flow analysis.
• Develop surrogate models and reduced-order models (ROMs) to accelerate engineering design.
• Build digital twin frameworks by integrating simulation, experimental, and operational data.
• Create automated workflows for design optimization and machine learning model development.
• Perform model validation, uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis, and parameter calibration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative simulation solutions.

What we're looking for

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong experience with ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS Mechanical, STAR-CCM+, Simcenter 3D, or similar CFD/FEA tools.
• Solid background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, and numerical methods.
• Experience developing surrogate models, reduced-order models, or simulation acceleration techniques.
• Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Experience with CAD platforms such as Siemens NX, Creo/ProE, or SolidWorks.

Preferred qualifications

• Physics-informed machine learning
• Gaussian Process Regression or neural networks
• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Simulation workflow automation
• Semiconductor industry experience

Important hiring process information

As part of the hiring process, candidates are required to attend a mandatory in-person eligibility meeting in Pleasanton, CA. This meeting is an essential step to verify eligibility and complete the hiring process. Virtual or online attendance is not available, so applicants must be able to attend the session in person if selected to move forward.

Why apply?

You’ll join an engineering team that is shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing through innovation, advanced simulation, and AI-driven engineering. This is an opportunity to work on highly complex technologies, collaborate with world-class engineers, and make a direct impact on products that power the next generation of computing.

Benefits Information:

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.