Mechanical Simulation Engineer - Optical & Telecom Systems

Flint Hills Resources; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Mechanical Simulation Engineer in Fremont, CA, to join a global, multi-disciplinary team designing advanced optical solutions. You will perform mechanical and dynamic simulations, optimize layouts, and work with reliability and design engineers on testing and verification across component and system levels.

Qualifications include 2+ years in telecom or related simulation, strong ANSYS and 3D modeling skills (SolidWorks/SpaceClaim), and an MS (PhD preferred).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in telecommunication industry OR participation in a PhD/ Master's focused on simulation and modeling.
• Proficient in ANSYS simulation tools (Mechanical, Workbench, or Discovery) and 3D modeling software (SolidWorks or SpaceClaim).
• M.S in Mechanical engineering or related technical fields.
• Experience with analytical tools and data analysis.
• Experience in fundamentals of heat transfer and dynamics.
• Experience with mechanical design and the ability to create/read 2D/3D models and drawings.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical simulations to support product development at component or module level, including temperature, stress, deformation, and guidelines for design optimization.
• Perform dynamic simulations at component/module/system level, including modal analysis, vibration, shock, and drop with/without package.
• Collaborate with mechanical, optical, and electrical engineers to optimize layouts and material selection to meet performance and reliability needs.
• Assist reliability/design engineers to design tests, verify reliability, and correlate simulation with measured data.

Skills

ANSYS

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

3D modeling

Telecom experience

Heat transfer

Dynamics

Data analysis

Mechanical design

Education

M.S in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

Job description

Molex is seeking a Mechanical Simulation Engineer in Fremont, CA, to join a global, multi-disciplinary team designing advanced optical solutions. You will perform mechanical and dynamic simulations, optimize layouts, and work with reliability and design engineers on testing and verification across component and system levels.

Qualifications include 2+ years in telecom or related simulation, strong ANSYS and 3D modeling skills (SolidWorks/SpaceClaim), and an MS (PhD preferred).