Process Simulation Engineer II

Position: Process Simulation Engineer II , Req#: CRNGJP00029142
Location: Corning, NY ( 100% onsite only)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract with potential to extend

• Possible conversion, but no guarantee or timeframe commitment
• Non-local candidates who are willing to relocate at their own expense are welcome
• Interview Process: Initial TEAMS meeting with manager. 2nd interview will be several hour panel TEAMS meeting where the candidate will give a presentation. If the candidate is within a few hours' driving distance from Corning, the candidate will come on-site for 2nd interview.

Job Description:

Top requirements:

• Minimum of M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 4+ years of work experience in a similar field OR a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 0+ years of work experience. Chemical/Electrical engineering degrees are not suitable for this role. Mechanical is preferred.
• Has experience in Open-Source Finite Element Analysis Software
• Solid understanding of loading conditions and strains on structures

Purpose of the Position:

• As a Scientist/Engineer, you are responsible for modeling of new processes and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost for glass and/or ceramic substrates and filters. You will be expected to develop modeling/analytical tools or utilizing existing tools to gain a fundamental understanding of underlying principles. You need a strong foundation in solid mechanics and a high level of expertise in numerical modeling. Our team requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with globally distributed researchers, engineers in our commercial organizations and customers.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will be responsible for modeling of new processes and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost for glass and/or ceramic substrates and filters with an expectation of developing modeling/ analytical tools or utilizing existing tools to gain a fundamental understanding of underlying principles.
• You should have a strong foundation in solid mechanics and a high level of expertise in numerical modeling.
• This position requires you to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with globally distributed researchers, engineers in our commercial organizations, and customers.

Job Duties:

• Utilizing thin films modeling to understand the product performance and response to various sources of loading
• Utilizing modeling such as FEA and BEM for product development, design improvements, manufacturing processes, and failure analysis
• Mentorship and recommendation on new capabilities or method developments related to mechanical testing and measurements
• Lead and recommend product testing on product design and performance to meet qualification requirements from commercial, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Engage with the businesses as needed to help with addressing thin films concerns/questions from customers and other product engineering-related problems.
• Writing technical reports, invention disclosures & publications

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 4+ years of work experience in a similar field OR a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 0+ years of work experience. Chemical/Electrical engineering degrees are not suitable for this role. Mechanical is preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Flexibility is required. We travel up to 10%

Required Skills:

• Has experience in Open-Source Finite Element Analysis Software
• Understanding of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in thin films interface adhesion for wide applications.
• Good knowledge of the mechanical behavior of soft materials (e.g., gels, polymers).
• Analyze problems and reduce them to mathematical models, carrying out experiments to validate models, deriving numerical and technological solutions and making recommendations
• Strong mathematical and programming skills in FEA and BEM in commercial software packages (Abaqus, Ansys, etc.)

Desired Skills:

• Experience with structural thin film mechanics while focusing on material modeling and characterization.
• Experience with process and product engineering
• Knowledgeable about various materials test techniques
• Ability to lead product performance data evaluations, experiments and data analysis - others

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
• Well-developed skills in working across multiple cultures and on a globally dispersed and diverse team
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects at a time
• Thorough solving problems on product or process-related issues, phenomenal analytical skills

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