R&D Scientist

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced numerical analysis and computational simulations with no supervision, including nonlinear and transient analysis, to assess structural system performance under diverse loading scenarios.

• Develop innovative numerical algorithms and computational models advancing simulation capabilities for complex engineering phenomena across multiple disciplines such as structural, fire, thermal, vibration, dynamics and other relevant areas, utilizing multiple general-purpose FEA software.

• Serve as a senior and reliable team member to interpret analytical solutions and review and approve junior team members tasks and technical reports.

• Conduct scientific literature surveys and contribute to idea development for research studies, fostering innovation within the team.

• Demonstrate effective project management capability.

• Lead research studies, providing strategic insights and directing the development of new methodologies, including multi-physics simulations and optimization techniques.

• Contribute to the design and conduction of physical testing to validate simulation results and enhance their reliability, especially in areas such as material modeling, sensitivity analysis and optimization.

• Demonstrate proficiency in computer programming (e.g., Matlab, VB, R) for algorithm development, simulation automation, and custom software development to enhance FEA capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Civil Engineering or Doctorate in Civil Engineering required.

• 6+ years of experience in computational mechanics and FEA required.

• Conference and Journal Paper Publishing experience preferred.

• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.

• Licensed Professional Engineer with any State Board in Civil Engineering is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

• myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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