Simulation Foundry Engineer

Job Duties

Responsible for coordinating and developing moldflow and solidification analysis; creating and updating 3D CAD models; performing CAE analysis and participate in the Product Launch process to improve simulation results and performance.

• Support the tooling and design department in the development of optimized gating systems for iron, aluminum and steel castings.

• Use CAD technology such as Creo, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim or OnShape to assist with mold designs for tool fabrication.

• Use software technology for simulation of the foundry processes, like Magmasoft, ProCast or EKK to assist with the mold flow simulation, defect predictions and solidification patterns.

• Provide technical input during the new product start-up meetings to establish the most effective and efficient casting process to meet or exceed the quality and cost goals, as quoted.

• Communicate with customers, and internal production areas using mold flow and solidification analysis, ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Liaise between the customer and manufacturing team to resolve mold flow and solidification analysis questions.

• Conduct research and development utilizing mold flow and solidification analysis software to develop accurate analysis results in a timely manner.

• Validate designs and simulations against actual casting results to continually improve the process.

• Engineer and design prototype & production tools for sand casting, investment casting, and other processes.

• Optimize/modify customer CAD files for molding and castings processes.

• Adhere to the rules and conventions established by the Pattern Work Instruction.

• Provide engineering support to all molding operations.

10% travel within the United States, Canada and Mexico

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials engineering or related engineering field

Minimum Experience Required

(5) Five years of progressive post bachelor’s experience as a simulation engineer, in a foundry environment.

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  5 years of experience in mold flow and solidification analysis software

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  1 year of experience in CAD Software such as Solid Works

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  5 years of experience using Magmasoft, Procast or EKK

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  3 years of hands-on experience in casting and simulation

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Also requires certificates of training to use the software:

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  Magmasoft

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  EKK

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  Solidworks

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The position is located at 1409 Vine Street, Le Sueur MN 56058. Requires 10% travel within the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Compensation

$126,443.00 / Annually

Postal Code

56058

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

55742

Job Benefits

Health Insurance, PTO