IC Packaging Simulation Engineer

Austin Metro Area San Francisco Bay Area Until 9/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Do you like to work on groundbreaking technologies that enable amazing new products? Do you have the attention for details and love for excellence to work towards an extraordinary result? We are looking for a self-motivated Packaging Simulation Engineer who is proficient in FEM simulation with multi-year FEM software ANSYS or ABAQUS. This position requires someone familiar with development process of simulation and characterization projects, that thrives in a multifaceted collaborative organization.

Description

In this role, you will be working on stress and deformation simulation of IC packages to provide a comprehensive understanding of chip-package interaction and package-board interaction to ensure good device yield and reliability. You will also be working on scripting CAD/FEM software, and Generative-AI/Machine Learning/numerical tools to set up automated model-generation user interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Proven capability in mechanics and mathematics.
Hands-on experience of major FEM tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, etc.).
Proficiency with numerical simulation software tools and expert in MATLAB and/or Scientific Python.
Hands-on experience of Gen-AI and Machine Learning.
Deep understanding of packaging materials and their mechanical behaviors.
Knowledge of electronic packaging structures and processes, as well as its reliability, and package qualification requirements is a huge plus.
Able to perform independent research and development work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas, design concepts, data, and plan with high confidence at team meetings.

About this role

Summary

Perform stress and deformation simulation of IC packages using FEM tools, scripting, and AI integration.

Job title

IC Packaging Simulation Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Austin or San Francisco; remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ANSYSABAQUSFEMMATLABPython

Preferred skills

mechanicsmathematicspackaging materialselectronic packagingmachine learning

Specializations

FEM simulationpackaging materialsmechanicsmachine learningAI
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

Remote City

San Francisco, CA, USA

Remote City