Mechanical Engineer 3

Pay: $41.43–$73.54/hour (based on experience & location tier)

Contract: 12+ Months with strong potential for extension

Are you passionate about using AI, advanced simulation, and computational engineering to solve complex real-world problems?

We're hiring a Simulation Engineer to join a global leader in semiconductor equipment manufacturing. This organization is at the forefront of the technology that powers today's most advanced AI, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer electronics industries. Their innovations enable the production of the chips behind the world's most cutting-edge technologies, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to work with global impact.

• Perform CFD and FEA simulations for thermal, structural, and fluid flow analysis.
• Develop surrogate models and reduced-order models (ROMs) to accelerate engineering design.
• Build digital twin frameworks by integrating simulation, experimental, and operational data.
• Create automated workflows for design optimization and machine learning model development.
• Perform model validation, uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis, and parameter calibration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative simulation solutions.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong experience with ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS Mechanical, STAR-CCM+, Simcenter 3D
  , or similar CFD/FEA tools.
• Solid background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, and numerical methods.
• Experience developing surrogate models, reduced-order models, or simulation acceleration techniques.
• Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB
  .
• Experience with CAD platforms such as Siemens NX, Creo/ProE, or Solid Works.

• Physics-informed machine learning
• Gaussian Process Regression or neural networks
• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Simulation workflow automation
• Semiconductor industry experience

As part of the hiring process, candidates are required to attend a mandatory in-person eligibility meeting in Pleasanton, CA
. This meeting is an essential step to verify eligibility and complete the hiring process.
Virtual or online attendance is not available
, so applicants must be able to attend the session in person if selected to move forward.

You’ll join an engineering team that is shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing through innovation, advanced simulation, and AI-driven engineering. This is an opportunity to work on highly complex technologies, collaborate with world-class engineers, and make a direct impact on products that power the next generation of computing.

Pride Global 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 and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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