Sr. High Pressure Die Casting Analysis Engineer – Starlink
| Company | SpaceX |
|---|---|
| Location | Bastrop, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience running multi-physics process simulation software
- 3+ years of experience working with casting machines and operations, setup, or processing of molds and auxiliary equipment
Responsibilities
- Inform engineering teams by offering your expertise in die casting, identifying ways to enhance manufacturability and mold performance
- Collaborate with engineers on design for manufacturability (DFM), addressing potential manufacturability challenges before the tooling phase
- Work with engineers to optimize casting computer simulation algorithms to develop excellent correlation to real world behavior
- Use models to identify and guide future casting development projects
- Make use of advanced casting simulation tools to boost production operations, reduce material waste, and ensure every part meets the highest standards of quality
- Analyze data from simulations to improve die casting processes, contribute to a more efficient production cycle, and push end product performance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with computer languages such as Python, C++, SQL, or similar
- Excellent knowledge of engineering for HPDC processing, tooling, and troubleshooting
- 2+ years experience with analysis tools and methods to solve technical problems (e.g. 3D modeling, mold filling analysis, finite element analysis)
- Experience with software tools such as Docker, Git, Pandas, and similar
- Expertise in commercial casting process simulation software such as MAGMAsoft, Flow3D, EKK, or similar
- Understanding of DFM, with the ability to provide early design feedback
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers
- Ability to analyze and interpret HPDC simulations to diagnose issues and optimize design, material use, and cycle times
- Understanding of HPDC processes, tooling design, and mold performance for high-volume production of consumer hardware