Product Design Engineer Jobs in Cupertino, CA

INTRODUCTION

Our client, a leading global consumer electronics and technology company, is looking to hire a Contract Product Design FEA Engineer in Cupertino, CA.

Pay Rate Range: $90 to $110/hr on w2, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Contract Product Design FEA Engineer to play a critical role in predictive engineering and product development. In this position, you will leverage your expertise in mechanics, materials, and numerical simulation methods to support the structural design and validation of innovative consumer technology products. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and execute system-level finite element simulations, evaluate product performance under various loading conditions, and provide data-driven recommendations that influence design decisions.

• Develop, set up, and execute simple to highly complex finite element analysis (FEA) simulations.
• Build and maintain system-level simulation models for structural performance evaluation.
• Analyze and post-process large simulation datasets.
• Interpret simulation results and communicate findings to engineering stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product design teams to optimize designs and improve product reliability.
• Provide engineering recommendations based on simulation outcomes.
• Support rapid design iterations in a fast-paced development environment.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing simulation methodologies and results.

REQUIREMENTS

- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or a related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of experience performing finite element analysis (FEA).
- Hands-on experience with Abaqus, including both implicit and explicit simulations.
- Strong foundation in solid mechanics and structural analysis.
- Experience developing and interpreting complex simulation models.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Passion for engineering innovation and product development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with ANSA and META pre/post-processing tools.
- Experience with system-level modeling and simulation.
- Knowledge of IC packaging reliability analysis.
- Experience with board-level solder joint reliability.
- Experience evaluating shock, drop, vibration, and thermal cycling conditions.
- Understanding of material behavior and constitutive material modeling.
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Materials Science, or a related field.

BENEFITS

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.