Sr. R&D Engineer - Analysis & Simulation

Overview

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Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary

Responsible for defining and implementing simulation methods and tools supporting research and new product development. This role requires expertise in advanced analysis techniques, simulation tools and a solid understanding of the underlying concepts in physics. The Senior R&D Engineer will specialize in conducting thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic, and multiphysics simulations to ensure robust product designs that comply with prevailing Standards.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you'll join a team that powers some of the world's most ambitious projects. We're engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https : / / www.iemfg.com or view a snapshot of our benefits at https : / / www.iemfg.com / careers

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