Mechanical Engineer 3

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Fremont, CA that is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3.

Responsibilities:
* Support thermal, flow, structural, and chemical reaction simulations for design validation and optimization of semiconductor equipment, sub-systems, and components
* Conduct detailed CFD/FEA and multiphysics analyses including heat transfer, fluid and gas flow dynamics, species transport, chemical reaction, stress, vibration, and manufacturability assessments
* Develop physics-based chemical reaction, reaction kinetics, gas-phase chemistry, surface reaction, and species transport models
* Perform reacting-flow CFD and multiphysics simulations involving coupled fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, chemical kinetics, and material response
* Develop, simplify, calibrate, and validate reaction mechanisms using experimental data, first-principles understanding, and process knowledge
* Support simulation-driven development of process chambers, gas delivery systems, plasma-facing hardware, thermal management solutions, and advanced materials applications
* Develop feasibility studies, test plans, and best-known methods to characterize and validate reaction-driven system performance
* Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations that clearly communicate model assumptions, validation results, process sensitivities, and design recommendations

REQUIREMENTS:
* Highly proficient in CFD and multiphysics simulation tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL, or equivalent tools
* Solid background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and numerical methods
* Experience developing, implementing, and validating chemical reaction, reacting-flow, or species transport models
* Experience with a variety of materials such as metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and/or advanced coatings
* Experience with 3D design tools such as Siemens NX, ProE/Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD platforms
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong technical presentation capability

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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