Process TD Engineer

Solidigm Inc.; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidigm Inc. is seeking a Process TD Engineer (Mechanical Simulation) to innovate in data storage and memory technology. You will apply advanced simulation to verify design concepts, optimize mechanical performance, and ensure manufacturability across products.

Work with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop, validate, and improve simulation workflows. The role requires a Master’s or PhD in engineering, 3+ years in industry or academia, and strong experience with ANSYS/Abaqus and

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of simulation engineering experience for mechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency with finite element modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
• CAD skills with SolidWorks or Creo for model creation and integration.
• Solid understanding of material properties, structural mechanics, and thermal dynamics.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design for manufacturing and assembly studies.
• Perform simulations to predict mechanical behavior and heat dissipation.
• Analyze stress, strain, and failures under environmental and operational conditions.
• Develop simulation workflows for verification and validation.
• Identify design risks and propose mitigation strategies during disassembly.
• Simulate solder joint reliability and temperature cycling fatigue.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Collaborative work

Education

Master’s or PhD in mechanical engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

• Compensation: USD 121,280 - USD 194,100 - yearly

Job Description

At Solidigm, we are committed to innovation, performance, and reliability in data storage and memory technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Process TD Engineer (Mechanical Simulation) to join our dynamic manufacturing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in simulation-based design verification, structural analysis, and thermal-mechanical modeling, specifically in the context of advanced mechanical systems and cutting-edge technologies.

As a Process TD Engineer, you will play a key role in developing, validating, and improving Solidigm’s products and technologies by leveraging advanced simulation tools and methodologies to solve complex engineering problems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optimized performance, reliability, and manufacturability of our products.

Key Responsibilities

Structural and Thermal-Mechanical Analysis:

• Contribute to design for manufacturing and assembly studies
• Perform simulations using advanced tools to predict mechanical behavior (e.g., finite element analysis for structural integrity or heat dissipation).
• Analyze stress, strain, and failures in components and assemblies under environmental and operational conditions.

Design Validation:

• Develop simulation workflows to verify and validate design concepts.
• Identify potential design risks and propose mitigation strategies during disassembly.
• Simulate and solve engineering problems such as solder joint reliability, temperature cycling fatigue, product disassembly and PCB strains, etc.

Method Development and Optimization:

• Continuously improve simulation techniques and methodologies for enhanced accuracy and computational efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging tools or technologies to advance simulation capabilities.
• Develop experimental test models to build predictive confidence in simulation data.
• Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure alignment of performance requirements and material specifications.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

Required education and skills:

• Master’s degree or PhD in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in simulation engineering for mechanical systems in industry or in academia.
• Strong proficiency in finite element modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.).
• Knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) for model creation and integration.
• Solid understanding of material properties, structural mechanics, and thermal dynamics principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Design and or manufacturing experience in electronic devices
• Familiarity with storage and memory products or a similar high-tech industry.
• Experience with product qualification testing and simulation correlation.
• Knowledge of best practices related to structural and thermal analysis.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.