Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) ยท 4 hours ago
Sr. R&D Engineer - Analysis & Simulation
Tualatin, Oregon, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Senior R&D Engineer will be responsible for defining and implementing simulation methods and tools to support research and new product development, specializing in conducting various simulations to ensure robust product designs that comply with prevailing standards.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Such
Chief Executive Officer
Warren (Jay) Potter
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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