Sr. R&D Engineer - Analysis & Simulation

Industrial Electric Manufacturing • Tualatin, OR

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About The Position

Responsible for defining and implementing simulation methods and tools supporting research and new product development. This role requires expertise in advanced analysis techniques, simulation tools and a solid understanding of the underlying concepts in physics. The Senior R&D Engineer will specialize in conducting thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic, and multiphysics simulations to ensure robust product designs that comply with prevailing Standards.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of thermal, electromagnetic, and structural principles relevant to power distribution equipment.
• Expertise in multiphysics Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods using tools such as Ansys or COMSOL.
• Familiar with three-phase electric power concepts, power distribution systems, power control and protection strategies.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis methods to interpret and utilize empirical data effectively.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with precise attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing, testing or analyzing low and/or medium voltage power distribution equipment or related products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Design Experience using Solidworks to produce 3D models is highly preferred.
• Experience with common standards for electrical equipment (UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE C37.20, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create analytical tools and models for predicting thermal, mechanical and dielectric performance.
• Establish and maintain standard simulation processes to support new product development.
• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and thermal network simulations to evaluate thermal management designs.
• Conduct electromagnetic, electrostatic and transient simulations to assess dielectric performance.
• Conduct FEA simulations to assess structural performance under electromagnetic and seismic forces.
• Work closely with engineering teams to establish design criteria based on insights gained through simulation.
• Provide technical guidance based on simulation results including recommendations for design modifications.
• Develop methods for characterizing components and assemblies, plan testing to gather empirical data.
• Validate simulation methods through comparison with physical test results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree