CAE Engineer

Contract Duration: 9 months – Estimated to end: 1/2027 (Contract Extension possibilities)

Location: 100% ONSITE - Mahwah, NJ (07430)

Type: W2 contract (C2C OR THIRD PARTY will NOT be considered for this role)

Work Authorization: Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without CURRENT H-1B sponsorship transfer requirements.

Pay: Negotiable depending on direct-related experience up to $45 - $55 an hour

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to apply and develop innovative simulation methodologies to characterize and optimize next generation implant designs, processes, and surgical procedures.

Duties Include

• Perform detailed literature searches to provide a basis for analytical methods and assumptions.
• Execute static and dynamic nonlinear multibody finite element analyses that include deformable contact, advanced material properties and multi-physics required for realistic simulation of in vivo kinematics and manufacturing process.
• Develop new techniques and implement automation using custom programming when required.
• Evaluate analytical results and recommend design, process, or material changes based on characterization.
• Develop and validate analytical models to gain further insight in research related issues.
• Demonstrate refined technical report writing external publication writing skills. Author reports necessary for 510(k) submission, abstracts to orthopedic industry related conferences, and articles for peer reviewed journals.
• Review, select, and coordinate proposals for modeling & simulation-based research at outside universities and laboratories.

WHAT YOU NEED

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience with modeling & simulation-based research in the medical device industry, or equivalent.

Preferred

• Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Experience with finite element analysis (e.g. ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-Dyna), CAD (e.g. Pro/Engineer, Solidworks), custom programming (e.g. Fortran subroutine, Matlab, Python), and other analytical based research tools. Experience with musculoskeletal simulation packages (e.g. OpenSim).
• Ability to contribute to complex discovery-based research initiatives from concept through final recommendation.
• Understanding of mechanics, engineering principles, new technology, and product development processes.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver aspects of innovative analytical, process, or material solutions in the research arena.

Work Authorization: Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without CURRENT H-1B sponsorship transfer requirements. (C2C OR THIRD PARTY will NOT be considered for this role)

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to Deas172@kellyservices.com.

• ** (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs)**