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Sr R/D Engineer

Lafayette, CO 80026

Posted: 09/08/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 585109 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Pay 40-60/h depending on experience.

Top 3 technical  skills that you are looking for in a candidates experience:
  1. Ability to perform structural FEA using ANSYS Workbench for multi-component assemblies
  2. Ability to write scripts/programs to perform calculations and control model outcomes
  3. Experienced with Creo, SolidWorks and Ansys Workbench

Education Required:  BSME required, MSME or PhD Mech Engrg preferred

Years’ Experience Required:   Minimum 4 yrs experience in FEA modeling

Will the contractor be working 40 hours a week? If not, weekly estimate? Will work 40 hrs per week + OT

Does this position require the candidate to be onsite or remote, if hybrid what does the onsite vs remote schedule look like? ONSITE

What is your timeline for scheduling interviews? ASAP

What product line will this person support? MDT\CST\ET

The person filling this position will support the design and development of new mechanical products thru the use of Predictive Engineering techniques focused on Modeling and Simulation.  Specifically, this position requires detailed, highly skilled aptitudes in the area of Finite Element mesh generation to support boundary value simulation.  Experience with ElectroMechanical modeling is a plus.

Key skillsets needed by a successful candidate include:
  • Knowledge and experience modeling behavior of plastics and metals in the Ansys suite of tools, including specific expertise in Workbench products.
  • Ability to perform FEA for the purpose of device design, optimization, testing verification, method validation and regulatory submissions.
  • Ability to write scripts/programs to perform calculations and control model outcomes.

Must Have
  • Ability to efficiently manage a large quantity of data and calculations
  • · Ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly
  • Ability to perform FEA for the purpose of device design, optimization, testing verification, method validation, and regulatory submissions
  • · Ability to understand and define mechanical models for complex devices
  • · Ability to work in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Ability to write scripts/programs to perform calculations and control model outcomes
  • · Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
  • · Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • · Good time management and organizational skills
  • Knowledge and experience in manipulating, simplifying and parameterizing geometry within Creo CAD software for use in ANSYS mesh preparation
  • Knowledge and experience in working with test engineers and others to assess and improve model accuracy.
  • · Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Have
  • Experience with Electromechanical modeling
  • Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
  • Medical device experience

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.