JOB DESCRIPTION:
Molex is seeking a world class, self-directed Senior FEA Engineer to perform FEA simulations for datacom interconnect products. This role requires design, optimization, and characterization of innovative high-speed interconnect products for datacom applications.
In this role you will have the opportunity to perform advanced FEA simulations, and evaluations on Molex products.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct and coordinate nonlinear structural finite element analysis (FEA) for short fiber reinforced plastic & copper alloy-based high-speed interconnect systems, through Hypermesh & LS-DYNA tools.
- Deliver reliable FEA results in a timely manner and effectively communicate them with product design engineers through clear written and verbal presentations.
- Provide design recommendations to improve and optimize product structural performance based on FEA results, ensuring that design targets are met.
- Participate in the correlation of CAE simulations to real-world tests and improve existing modeling methods as needed.
- Publish technical papers and patents.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Related Engineering Discipline.
- 5+ years of LS-DYNA FEA Experience.
- 5+ years' experience with Altair Hyperworks family products.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills.
What Will Put You Ahead
- M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related Engineering Discipline.
- 5+ years' experience with CAD systems, e.g., UG NX, etc.
- Experience with Abaqus Standard and Abaqus Explicit.
- Experience with molding simulation software, e.g., Moldflow, etc.
- Experience with Python scripting.
- Established records of invention such as patent ownership or technical paper authorship.
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
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