Staff Engineer, Mechanical Simulation

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Join Samsung Semiconductor to guide the development and design evaluation of nextgeneration semiconductor packages and memory this role as a Staff Engineer for Mechanical Simulation you will partner with crossfunctional multicultural teams to advance innovative packaging solutions automate simulation workflows and bridge the gap between numerical predictions and experimental validation.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy with 10-20% of domestic and international travel.

Reports to: Principal Engineer

What Youll Do

• Perform advanced numerical modeling and simulation to evaluate and improve the performance and reliability of cuttingedge semiconductor packages and memory devices.
• Provide mechanical and thermal design support throughout package and systemdevelopment stagesfrom concept and detailed modeling to qualification and reliability testing.
• Apply handson expertise in mechanical and thermal modeling of microelectronic components including interconnects solder joints BGAs and advancedpackaging architectures.
• Develop and maintain scripts for process automation (Python MATLAB or ANSYS APDL) to streamline preprocessing simulation and postprocessing workflows for parametric and sensitivity studies.
• Leverage a solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing advancedpackaging technologies material properties and associated design and reliability constraints.
• Design execute and interpret validation experiments that correlate and calibrate simulation models with empirical data.
• Contribute effectively both independently and as a member of crossfunctional crosscultural and globally distributed teams.

What You Bring

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Physics or a related field. (Equivalent combination of a Masters degree and extensive professional experience also welcomed).
• 10years of handson modeling and simulation experience in the hightech or semiconductor industry.
• Proven expertise with leading simulation tools such as ANSYS Abaqus HyperMesh and their associated pre/postprocessing software.
• Proficiency in thermalanalysis platforms Flotherm and Icepak together with related utilities.
• Extensive experience in static and dynamic simulations covering linear and nonlinear analyses that involve geometric and material non
• Deep knowledge of thermal analysis and coolingdesign strategies for advanced packaging solutions.
• Indepth understanding of advanced semiconductor packaging interconnect structures and reliabilitymodeling techniques.
• Strong technicalwriting skills capable of producing clear comprehensive documentation and communicating complex concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Youre inclusive adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience seeking data to help build understanding.
• Youre collaborative building relationships humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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