Senior Mechanical Model Engineer

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Job Description: 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.
We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.
The Impact You'll Make in this Role As a Mechanical Simulation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Develops and executes mechanical simulations to support medical product design and development Performs complex technical analysis, including numerical model development, non-linear material modeling, dynamic systems, failure analysis, structural integrity analysis, and damage analysis, data reduction, data plotting, and data visualization Collaborates and communicates with R&D and cross-functional teams to provide insights and ensure business needs are met Documents simulation workflows and results to meet commercialization and regulatory requirements Your Skills and Expertise  To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution (verified prior to start) AND Five (5) years experience in mechanical simulations within the medical device industry OR
Master's Degree or higher in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution (verified prior to start) with a focus on computational simulations AND Three (3) years experience in mechanical simulations within the medical device industry OR
Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution (verified prior to start) with a computational focus applied to healthcare applications Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
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Experience in mechanical simulations with a focus on medical device design, fatigue or fracture predictions, or other relevant failure mode analysis Experience with non-linear and rate-dependent material modeling Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and/or other numerical methods and common frameworks for developing these workflows (Abaqus, Ansys, COMSOL, Matlab, Python) Proficiency with CAD and numerical grid generation techniques and applications (Solidworks preferred) Excellent communication skills including the ability to explain simulation workflows and results to non-experts Work location: Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN at least 3 days per week) Travel: May include up to 10% domestic and/or international Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $119,076 - $145,537, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.  Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.
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