R&D Engineering Specialist

Post Date

Dec 08, 2023

Location

Richmond,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23219
US
Oct 01, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

RIC-669039

Pay Rate

$86k - $129k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a PhD level Mechanical Engineer to join a team with one of our major clients in Richmond, VA. This individual would be working with a technology development team to study tribology testing utilizing 3D models and mechanical testing.

Required Skills & Experience

- PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

- Fundamental experience with tribology.

- Demonstrated ability to use computational tools to deliver and solve

problems.

- "What kind of tools have you used to solve problems when designing

hardware?"

- GT Suite, MotorCAD, CFD Software, COMSOL, MATLAB.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Automotive or Oil & Gas industry experience.

Combustion Expert

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.