Simulation Engineer(Mechanical Engineer)

Russell Tobin; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin in Fremont, CA is seeking a simulation-focused Mechanical Engineer to design and optimize advanced semiconductor equipment using CFD and multiphysics modeling. This 24-month contract role is onsite in Fremont, with a schedule aligned to a 40-hour week.

The candidate will apply ANSYS Fluent and other tools to analyze gas delivery, heat and mass transfer, and support the development of plasma processing and chamber simulations, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Plasma Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with CFD, chemical reaction modeling, reacting-flow simulations, gas-phase chemistry, and species transport.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, gas flow dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Experience supporting gas delivery systems and thermal-fluid design.
• Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent (strongly preferred) and experience with at least one additional simulation tool such as STAR-CCM+, COMSOL Multiphysics, or Simcenter 3D.
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX (preferred), Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Semiconductor industry experience, including plasma processing, etch, deposition, or chamber/process simulation, is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Support design and optimization of advanced semiconductor equipment through CFD and multiphysics simulations.
• Develop and validate gas delivery and thermal-fluid systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into simulation studies.

Skills

CFD

Multiphysics modeling

Heat transfer

Mass transfer

Gas flow dynamics

Semiconductor industry experience

Gas delivery systems

Education

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

COMSOL Multiphysics

Simcenter 3D

Siemens NX

Creo/ProE

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Fremont, CA (100% Onsite)

Duration: 24-Month Contract

Schedule: Mon-Friday 40 Hrs

Pay: $65/hr-$73/hr

Key Responsibilities:

We're looking for a simulation-focused Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in CFD and Multiphysics modeling to support the design and optimization of advanced semiconductor equipment.

Key Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Plasma Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with CFD, chemical reaction modeling, reacting-flow simulations, gas-phase chemistry, and species transport.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, gas flow dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Experience supporting gas delivery systems and thermal-fluid design.
• Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent (strongly preferred) and experience with at least one additional simulation tool such as STAR-CCM+, COMSOL Multiphysics, or Simcenter 3D.
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX (preferred), Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Semiconductor industry experience, including plasma processing, etch, deposition, or chamber/process simulation, is a strong plus.

If this opportunity aligns with your background and interests, I'd love to discuss it with you. Please reply with your updated resume and let me know a convenient time to connect.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Russell Tobin 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, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

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