Job Description
Job Title: Senior Engineer – Modeling & Simulation
Location: Mahwah, NJ (On-site)
Duration: 12 Months (with potential for extension)
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Engineer with strong expertise in modeling and simulation to support our advanced research initiatives for a client. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to support product development through analytical modeling, finite element analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed literature reviews to inform analytical assumptions and modeling approaches.
- Perform static and dynamic nonlinear multibody finite element analyses involving deformable contact, complex materials, and multi-physics phenomena (e.g., in vivo kinematics, manufacturing processes).
- Develop new simulation techniques and implement automation through custom programming when needed.
- Evaluate results of simulations to recommend changes in design, materials, or processes.
- Build and validate analytical models to explore research questions and enhance product understanding.
- Prepare high-quality technical documentation including regulatory reports (e.g. 510(k)), scientific abstracts, and peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Collaborate within cross-functional teams on the development of innovative technologies and medical devices.
- Analyze competitive technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and address unmet clinical needs.
- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for research and evaluation of new technologies.
- Manage external research collaborations with universities and laboratories, including proposal review and coordination.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in modeling and simulation-based research within the medical device industry or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-Dyna), CAD software (e.g., Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks), and custom programming languages (e.g., Fortran, Matlab, Python).
Preferred:
- Master’s or PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
- Familiarity with musculoskeletal simulation platforms such as OpenSim.
- Strong understanding of mechanics, material science, and product development processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author detailed technical reports and scientific publications.
- Proven ability to support research initiatives from concept through to practical recommendations and outcomes.
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