New College Grad – Mechanical Simulation Engineer
| Company | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Current student, pursuing a MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and graduating between December 2024 and June 2025
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrated analysis skills through industrial experience and/or academic projects.
- Proficient using mechanical analysis & design tools (e.g. ANSYS, Hyperworks, Matlab, SolidWorks)
- Fundamental knowledge of dynamics and vibration control, testing & associated data analysis
- Hands-on laboratory experience using Laser Doppler Vibrometers, Fourier analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
Responsibilities
- Simulation of complex HDD servo-mechanical systems using various finite element analysis methods, including statics, dynamics, electromagnetics, vibro-acoustic and computational fluid dynamics.
- Perform correlation experiments to validate simulation results.
- Partner with mechanical and servo design engineers to optimize designs and recommend novel solutions to achieve demanding product requirements.
- Working with internal manufacturing teams, perform various analysis to ensure robust, high volume manufacturing tooling and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of machine learning a plus.
- Ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials combined with relevant work experience performing finite element analysis of complex structures and systems.