Sr CAE Engineer, Material Modeling - Molex

Molex is seeking a world class, self-directed Sr. CAE Engineer to develop advanced FEA modeling techniques for glass fiber reinforced plastic (e.g. LCP) materials used in high-speed datacom interconnect products, and to develop next generation high-speed interconnect product. This role requires in-depth understanding the behavior of glass fiber reinforced plastic materials, as well as relevant simulation experience using commercially available FEA tools.

Our Team

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries.

What You Will Do

• Characterize the mechanical properties of glass fiber-reinforced plastic materials (e.g., LCP). Develop FEA modeling techniques to accurately simulate these mechanical characteristics and correlate the results with experimental tests.
• Model and simulate the prediction of fiber orientation during injection molding process of polymer composite. Map the predicted fiber orientations and calculated material properties to Abaqus for structural finite element analysis.
• Lead the development of new products and direct the activities of multifunctional team(s) according to the priorities set by engineering management.
• Conduct and coordinate FEA simulations for high-speed interconnect systems.
• Recommend changes in designs or technical procedures.
• Provide input, ideas, and suggestions to create effective structural design guidance and documentations.
• Work in laboratory environment to obtain material property and capture force-displacement curve using Instron machine.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies in Mechanical Engineering for Data Center products, drive research in areas including interference fit, thermal aging and anisotropic material modeling.
• Publish technical papers and patents.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Related Engineering Discipline
• 3+ years of Mechanical/Material Engineering Experience.
• 3+ years of ABAQUS FEA Simulation Software Experience.
• 2+ years of experience in CAD software and product design, such as NX.
• Experience in composite glass fiber reinforcement plastic material modeling.
• Experience with injection molding tool, such as MoldFlow or Moldex.
• Experience with glass fiber mapping tools, such as DigiMat or Converse.

What Will Put You Ahead

• M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Mechanical/Material Engineering or Related Engineering Discipline.
• Experienced in mechanical testing for validation of simulation purposes.
• Established records of invention such as patent ownership or technical paper authorship.

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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.

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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 results.

Equal Opportunities

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