Hardware Engineering and R&D - Mechanical Engineer 2

Job#: 3018757

Job Description:
Mechanical Engineer 2

Start Date: 2/2/2026

End Date: 6/30/2027

Duration: ~17 months

Extension: Yes

Location: Onsite, 5 days/week - Redmond, WA

Pay Rate Range: $40-$45/hr

Openings: 1
Top 3 Must-Have Skills

Stress Analysis - 3+ years

FEA Software (Abaqus or Ansys) - 3+ years

CAD Software (CREO or SolidWorks) - 2+ years

Purpose of the Team

This team focuses on hardware reliability using mechanical simulations to reduce physical testing costs.

This role contributes directly to FEA model creation, simulation execution, meshing, geometry import, analysis, and results interpretation to support design decisions and reliability improvements.
Key Projects & Responsibilities
Project Focus

• Build and run FEA models (AbaqAnsys).
• Import complex geometries, execute detailed meshing, apply appropriate materials/BCs.
• Interpret simulation outputs and generate actionable reports.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Independently take design databases and convert them into clean, high-quality FEA models.
• Select proper material models, element types, boundary conditions, and loading conditions for realistic simulation behavior.
• Run advanced simulation types, including:
  • Drop & vibration modeling
  • Thermal & thermo-mechanical simulations
  • Assembly process simulations involving complex stress states
  • Global-local modeling techniques
  • DOE (Design of Experiments) and sensitivity studies
• Perform constitutive modeling, including:
  • Fitting experimental data to material models
  • Identifying or executing material characterization tests if needed
• Propose design or process modifications based on simulation outcomes.

Ideal vs. Average Candidate
Top Candidate Will Have:

• Strong, proven industry FEA experience
• Solid stress-analysis background
• Hands-on usage of AbaqAnsys + CAD tools
• Ability to independently build, run, and validate simulations
• Clear, confident communication

Average Candidate Would Have:

• Some FEA exposure but limited real-world applications
• More academic theory than practical implementation
• Less experience choosing correct materials/BCs/element types

Required Skills

• Strong creativity, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Team-oriented and detail-focused
• Expertise in:
  • Mechanics of materials
  • Thermal engineering
  • Shock/drop simulation methodologies
  • Linear & non-linear FEA
  • Stress and failure theory
  • CAD + pre-processing (e.g., Hypermesh)
  • Experimental material property characterization (polymer + metal)

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on industry experience

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