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DFM R&D Engineer — Advanced Simulation & Materials

Cupertino, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-05 → 2026-09-28

Core

Develop predictive finite element models and material characterizations for semiconductor packaging, PCB systems, and SMT assemblies to ensure manufacturing readiness and reliability.

Role type

Senior IC DFM R&D Engineer (Advanced Simulation & Materials)

Builds

Predictive mechanical models and validated material libraries for microelectronics packaging

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Mechanical engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Finite element modeling (implicit/explicit), Solid mechanics, Thermomechanics, CAE tools (Ansys/Abaqus), Material characterization, DOE design, Reliability physics, Root cause analysis

Preferred skills

Warpage/fracture/fatigue modeling, SMT process familiarity, Simulation-test correlation, DOE methodology

Technologies

Ansys, Abaqus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute finite element models for semiconductor packaging and PCB structures; Analyze thermo-mechanical behavior including warpage, stress, drop/shock, and fatigue; Lead material characterization efforts for microelectronics materials; Build and validate material models using experimental data; Design and execute DOEs to correlate simulation with test results; Drive early design optimization and support root cause investigations of mechanical failures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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