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Role Summary
We are looking for a Drop Test Simulation Engineer with strong expertise in Abaqus/Explicit to support virtual drop, impact, and shock durability assessments of consumer electronic products such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, accessories, and compact electronic assemblies.
The role involves building high‑fidelity explicit FE models, correlating simulations with physical drop tests, and providing design recommendations to ensure product robustness and compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Simulation & Analysis
Perform explicit dynamic simulations using Abaqus/Explicit for:
Free‑fall drops
Edge, corner, and face impacts
Shock / impact response
Package vs bare‑device drop scenarios
- Develop detailed FE models including:
Enclosures (plastic, metal, composite)
PCB assemblies
Displays, glass, and brittle components
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Nonlinear material models (plasticity, damage, failure)
Contact interactions, friction, and damping
Initial conditions and boundary conditions
- Evaluate:
Stress, strain, acceleration, contact forces
Failure risk for glass cracking, solder joint damage, housing failure
Correlation & Validation
Correlate simulation results with physical drop test data
Support DOE studies to assess sensitivity to:
Drop height
Orientation
Material and thickness variations
Recommend design improvements to enhance drop survivability
Design Support & Reporting
Work closely with industrial design, mechanical design, and test teams
Provide clear engineering insights to support:
Design trade‑offs
Weight and thickness reduction
Material selection
- Prepare simulation reports with:
Assumptions and methodologies
Correlation plots
Risk assessment and recommendations
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Work Experience
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Strong hands‑on experience with Abaqus/Explicit
- Solid understanding of:
Explicit dynamics theory
Contact mechanics
Nonlinear large‑deformation behavior
- Experience modeling:
Plastics, metals, elastomers
Brittle materials (glass, ceramic)
Adhesives and foam components
- Meshing expertise for:
Impact and drop events
Balance between accuracy and solve time
Knowledge of consumer electronics drop standards, such as:
IEC / JEDEC / internal OEM drop specifications
CAD & Pre/Post Tools
Working knowledge of CAD tools such as Creo / NX / SolidWorks
- Experience with:
Abaqus/Hypermesh CAE pre‑processing
Post‑processing and automation (Python scripting – preferred)
Domain Experience (Preferred)
Smartphones, tablets, wearables, earphones
Compact electronic housings and assemblies
Fragility assessment of glass and display stacks
PCB and component shock response
- Master’s degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Mechatronics
Nice to Have
Experience 6 to 9 years
LS‑DYNA (added advantage)
Material characterization for impact loads
- Exposure to:
Thermal–mechanical coupling
Reliability or durability simulations
Ability to mentor junior engineers
Behavioral Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work in fast‑paced consumer product development cycles
Clear communication with cross‑functional teams
Detail‑oriented with strong documentation discipline
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