Who We Are Looking ForRe:Build Optimation is seeking an experienced
Principal Design and Simulation Engineer to serve as a technical expert in structural, thermal, and fluid simulation for industrial machinery and equipment. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to tackle complex engineering challenges, validate designs, and help deliver reliable, high-performing manufacturing solutions.
You'll work closely with mechanical design engineers, project teams, and customers to translate simulation results into practical design improvements. We're looking for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with strong problem-solving skills, enjoys mentoring others, and can confidently guide engineering decisions.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys technical leadership, collaboration, and contributing to diverse industrial machine design projects from concept through commissioning.
Who We Are Looking ForRe:Build Optimation is seeking an experienced
Principal Design and Simulation Engineer to lead structural, thermal, and fluid simulation efforts for industrial machinery and equipment. You'll use your expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to solve engineering challenges, improve equipment performance, and support innovative manufacturing solutions.
In this role, you'll collaborate with mechanical design engineers, project teams, and customers to turn simulation results into practical design improvements. We're looking for a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring engineers, and helping teams make informed technical decisions.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise across a variety of industrial projects, from early design through commissioning, while helping strengthen our engineering capabilities.
What You Get To Do- Lead structural, thermal, and fluid simulations (FEA/CFD) for industrial machinery and equipment projects.
- Perform and validate simulations using SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, Ansys, and Ansys Fluent.
- Partner with mechanical design engineers to define simulation requirements, boundary conditions, meshing strategies, and CAD model preparation.
- Evaluate mechanical systems, including structural weldments, piping, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, and automated machinery.
- Translate simulation results into practical recommendations that improve equipment safety, reliability, and performance.
- Develop simulation standards, validation methods, and best practices to improve analysis accuracy and consistency.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, simulation reports, and technical documentation.
- Mentor engineers, share technical knowledge, and guide project teams in applying simulation insights to design decisions.
- Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to develop solutions, communicate findings, and support project execution.
- Contribute to project estimates, proposals, technical reviews, field assessments, and commissioning activities.
- Support compliance with applicable engineering codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
What You Bring To The Team- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
- 10-15 years of relevant experience in industrial machinery, manufacturing, or capital equipment engineering, including significant FEA/CFD experience.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, including Simulation/FEA and Flow Simulation, with experience using Ansys and Ansys Fluent.
- Strong understanding of simulation techniques, including meshing, boundary conditions, material properties, convergence, and validation.
- Ability to collaborate with mechanical design engineers to prepare simulation-ready CAD models and improve designs.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, fabrication methods, and industry codes such as ASME, API, and NFPA.
- Experience defining technical requirements, estimating engineering costs, and supporting project delivery.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with an interest in mentoring and developing others.
- Commitment to safe engineering practices and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work on-site in Rochester and/or Rush, NY, with travel as needed (typically less than 25%).
Preferred Skills- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with automated machinery, robotics, precision motion systems, web handling, piping, pressure vessels, or related mechanical systems.
- Experience validating simulation results through physical testing.
- Knowledge of fatigue analysis, vibration analysis, topology optimization, or thermal-fluid analysis.
- Familiarity with advanced SolidWorks tools, AutoCAD, Creo/ProE, or similar software.
- Experience with ISO 9001, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $151,000 per year. This range represents the Company's good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.
The BIG payoffWe are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate. Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!
