Insight Global is currently hiring for a Soft Materials Mechanical Engineer to support a top research group in Redmond WA. This role will support novel wearables development. The ideal candidate should be able to produce analytical models for wearable systems using scalable and programmable methods. This role will work across a multidisciplinary team. This role is very hands-on in the lab, testing and characterizing materials as well as building analytical models.
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* M.S. or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Textile Engineering or similar
* Strong skills with Python, Matlab or equivalent programming languages for data analysis and analytical modeling
* 3+ years experience with mechanical characterization, such as bi/uni-axial testing using Instron or similar
* Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and communicate large data sets to multidisciplinary teams
Experience with CAD and/or NX
* 3+ years experience with mechanical modeling of soft material systems (polymers, textiles, foams, silicon etc.)
* FEA/CFD modeling experience
Industry experience within product design
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.