Server Finite Element Analysis; FEA Engineer

Position: Server Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer
Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group  Systems Engineering General

Summary:

Qualcomm Data Center team is developing High performance, Energy efficient server solution for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work!

Our Mission We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing reference platforms based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more.

Position:
Server FEA Engineer We are seeking a Staff / Senior Staff Server FEA Engineer to serve as a technical authority for structural simulation and system-level modeling of high-performance server platforms. This role owns multi-scale structural physics spanning package, board, server chassis assembly, and full system/rack-level architectures.

As a senior individual contributor, you will lead system-level structural integrity, dynamics, and reliability modeling, ensuring mechanical robustness, manufacturability, and lifecycle reliability of servers from package through in-rack deployment. You will partner closely with packaging, electrical, thermal, mechanical, manufacturing, reliability, systems, and supplier teams to drive simulation-informed platform design.

Key Responsibilities Lead multi-scale FEA across package, board, chassis assembly, system, and rack levels

Own system-level structural simulation, including server chassis assemblies, multi-node integration, and in-rack boundary conditions

Lead structural dynamics modeling (modal, shock, drop, random vibration, harmonic response, coupled system dynamics)
Drive platform-level structural architecture through simulation-based decisions

Correlate analytical models with component-, system-, and rack-level test data Define and maintain platform simulation methodologies, modeling standards, and validation frameworks

Translate simulation into clear design guidance for cross-functional teams

Present technical analyses to engineering leadership, customers, and suppliers

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

Strong background in structural mechanics, materials science, and structural dynamics6+ years of advanced FEA experience in high-tech hardware platforms spanning microelectronics packaging, BGAs/sockets, board-level systems, server chassis assemblies, and full system-level structures

Proficiency in ANSYS, ABAQUS, Hyper Mesh, or equivalent

Experience correlating system-level FEA with physical testing (modal, shock, vibration, environmental)
Strong technical documentation and communication skills

Proven ability to operate independently and lead within cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
10+ years of advanced FEA experience

Expertise in structural and system-level FEAExperience with rack-scale modeling and in-rack boundary condition simulation

Deep experience in holistic structural analysis spanning die, package, board, chassis, and rack-integrated systems

Experience with multi-physics coupling (structural–thermal–mechanical)
Platform-level simulation ownership across multiple server generations

Understanding of OCP product designs and industry best practice

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

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