at Molex Inc in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Your Job
We are looking for a CAE Project Leader specializing in structural mechanics. We are building our in-house engineering subject matter expert (SME) staff in the Engineering Applications Group. In this role, the CAE Project Leader will have the opportunity to lead development of structural performance metrics for electronics applications, using CAE methods/tools. We will provide relocation and offer a flexible work environment.
Our Team
We are an innovative business-focused group that leverages technology, takes risk, and acts as one global organization. We focus on driving successful technology platforms tied to end to end digital operating model and actionable insights from data.
What You Will Do
Develop roadmaps and implement new simulation technologies that align with the needs of the business
Develop analysis methodologies/processes and take the lead role in elevating the analysis capabilities or our simulation teams and design engineers globally
Develop and lead material characterization testing and CAE data management
Develop and lead process to correlation between simulation and test
Coordinate and provide engineering analysis services, predominately with finite element analysis, to various design teams
Communicate technical knowledge and experimental findings
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Material Science
At least 5 years' experience with CAE modeling applications in predicting nonlinear structural behavior including: Stiffness, Crack initiation, Material damage, Feature breakage with metals and plastics
Experience with scripting and automation
Experience managing High Performance Compute Clusters
Experience on developing CAE processes, statistical analysis and driving correlation between simulation and test
What Will Put You Ahead
PhD in Engineering, Physics or Material Science
Experience with tools like Digi-Mat/Converse
Experience with injection molding simulation tools (Moldflow/Moldex3D)
Experience with SIMULIA (ABAQUS, Isight) products
Experience with Altair (Hyperworks, Simlab) family products
Experience with Simulation Data Management using TeamCenter
Proficient with analytical analysis packages (MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, etc.)
Familiar with parametric CAD systems (UG NX, Catia, Solidworks, etc.)
Experience mentoring and training others
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. For this role, we anticipate paying $120,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Hiring Philosophy
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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.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior... For full info follow application link.
