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R&D FEA Engineer

Saim TechnologiesIrvine, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop & utilize structural finite-element modeling tools for the design and evaluation of neurovascular device/s.
  • Implement general mechanical design and solid mechanics fundamentals to drive product development for the treatment of neurovascular diseases.
  • Work collaboratively with front-end R&D and product development teams as well as with cross-functional team members to bring new products to market.
  • Utilize computational modeling & simulation to develop new test methods; integrate materials and processes; characterize device performance.
  • Prepare reports and presentations to communicate technical assessments and analysis results.
  • Generate technical reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
  • Offer insight, guidance, and mentorship to project team members.
  • Aid in the generation of intellectual property.
  • Analyze computational modeling & simulation results, distill key findings, and translate them into conclusions.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.

  • A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in using Abaqus Implicit and Explicit solvers to solve real-life biomedical engineering problems.
    OR master s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with CAD modeling in SolidWorks.
  • Coding experience with Python and Matlab.
  • Master s or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or related discipline with a research focus on modeling vascular implants (e.g., stents or heart valves).
  • Experience with running simulations on high-performance computing clusters.
  • Experience with verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification for structural simulations as per ASME V&V 10, 20, and 40.
  • Experience of writing detailed technical reports.
  • Effective collaboration with R&D engineers for material characterization and device-level bench testing.

Skills

Abaqus
CAD
Mechanical Design
SolidWorks

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