Job Title: Simulation Engineer
Location: Fremont, CA
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Semiconductor
Compensation: $73.54
About the Opportunity:
Are you passionate about advanced simulation, computational modeling, and solving complex engineering challenges? We are seeking a Simulation Engineer / Mechanical Engineer III to support the development and optimization of next-generation semiconductor equipment through cutting-edge CFD, FEA, reacting-flow, and multiphysics simulations.
In this role, you'll work on highly technical projects involving thermal management, fluid dynamics, chemical reaction modeling, species transport, digital twins, and advanced simulation methodologies. You'll collaborate with engineering, process, manufacturing, and data science teams to drive design decisions and innovation. Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Work on state-of-the-art semiconductor technologies that impact the future of advanced manufacturing
- Leverage industry-leading simulation tools and computational methods
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, process development, controls, software, and data science
- Long-term opportunity with challenging technical projects and high visibility across the organization
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This position offers the opportunity to solve highly complex physics and engineering problems using advanced computational methods. If you enjoy combining simulation, modeling, data analysis, and innovation to influence real-world product development, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
- Develop and execute CFD, FEA, and multiphysics simulations to support design validation and product optimization
- Perform thermal, fluid flow, heat transfer, species transport, structural, vibration, and reacting-flow analyses
- Develop and validate chemical reaction, gas-phase chemistry, reaction kinetics, and surface reaction models
- Support the design and optimization of semiconductor process chambers, gas delivery systems, thermal management solutions, and advanced materials applications
- Create surrogate models, reduced-order models, and machine learning-enhanced simulation tools
- Build digital twin frameworks utilizing simulation, operational, and experimental data
- Conduct sensitivity studies, uncertainty quantification, model calibration, and validation activities
- Prepare technical reports and presentations that communicate simulation assumptions, results, risks, and recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to drive simulation-based design improvements
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of experience performing CFD, FEA, multiphysics simulation, or computational engineering analysis
- 3+ years of experience utilizing simulation platforms such as ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS Mechanical, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL, Simcenter 3D, or equivalent tools
- 3+ years of experience developing and validating chemical reaction, reacting-flow, species transport, or kinetics models
- 3+ years of experience supporting engineering design validation, optimization, or product development programs
- 2+ years of experience using CAD platforms such as Siemens NX, Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, or similar design tools
- 2+ years of programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or comparable scientific computing environments
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field
What Sets You Apart:
- Experience developing digital twins for engineering systems or manufacturing environments
- Experience with surrogate modeling, reduced-order modeling, or response surface methodologies
- Knowledge of machine learning applications for simulation acceleration and predictive modeling
- Experience with Gaussian Process Regression, neural networks, optimization algorithms, or design space exploration
- Experience with cloud computing, high-performance computing (HPC), or simulation workflow automation
- Experience with simulation optimization, user-defined functions (UDFs), and automated parametric studies
- Semiconductor industry experience
- Experience with materials including metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings
- Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and numerical methods
- Experience validating simulation models against experimental or operational data
- Strong written, verbal, and technical presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
Additional Information:
- Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM PST
- Contract Duration: 24 Months
- Interview Process: Two rounds consisting of a 1-hour virtual screening followed by a 3-hour on-site panel interview
- Overtime: May be required based on project schedules and business needs
- Background Check: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
- Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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Oct 20, 2026