Koch Industries

R&D Engineer

Koch Industries$80K — $140K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • Ability to learn new tools and technical skills quickly.
  • Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Efficiently manage and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled in clear communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop optimization and high-speed design tools for mechanical, electrical, and thermal co-simulations.
  • Create parametric CAD and FEA models for use in AI-assisted design tools.
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to create innovative tools and solve design issues.
  • Document and present findings to leadership and peers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions.
  • Paid vacation and time off, including parental and adoption assistance.
Full Job Description
Your Job

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to develop and apply artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques to accelerate structural and electrical simulations. This role bridges product development, finite element analysis (FEA), signal integrity (SI) analysis, and AI modeling, enabling faster and smarter product design.

You will work closely with domain experts in simulation and data science to explore physics-informed AI models and hybrid simulation workflows (e.g., reduced-order modeling, surrogate modeling, or neural operators) for real-world structural applications.

What You Will Do
  • Develop optimization and high-speed design tools that couple mechanical, electrical, and thermal co-simulations to design next generations interconnects.
  • Create parametric CAD, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Signal Integrity models to utilize in AI assisted design tools.
  • Work with vendors and Molex staff and leaders to develop new tools and resolve design challenges.
  • Communicate, document, and publish results to executive leadership and peers.


Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, or a related field.
  • Ability to learn new knowledge, tools, and technical skills rapidly.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both peers and leadership.


What Will Put You Ahead
  • Hands-on industrial experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Thermal Engineering.
  • Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Proficient in Python programming.
  • Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.


This position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.

For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

#LI-AP3

About Koch Industries

Koch Industries, Inc. is an American privately-held multinational conglomerate corporation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its subsidiaries are involved in the manufacturing, refining, and distribution of petroleum, chemicals, energy, fiber, intermediates and polymers, minerals, fertilizers, pulp and paper, chemical technology equipment, ranching, finance, commodities trading, and investing. Koch owns Infor, Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Molex, Flint Hills Resources, Koch Pipeline, Koch Fertilizer, Koch Minerals, Matador Cattle Company, i360, and Guardian Industries. The firm employs 120,000 people in 60 countries, with about half of its business in the United States. The company is the largest non-Canadian landowner in the Athabasca oil sands. With annual revenues of $110 billion by 2014, the company is the largest privately held company in the United States. In 2007, it was ranked as the largest privately held company. If Koch Industries had been a public company in 2013, it would have ranked 17th in the Fortune 500. The company was founded by its namesake, Fred C. Koch, in 1940 after he developed an innovative crude oil refining process. Fred C. Koch died in 1967 and his majority interest in the company was split amongst his four sons. In June 1983, after a bitter legal and boardroom battle, the stakes of Frederick R. Koch and William "Bill" Koch were bought out for $1.1 billion and Charles Koch and David Koch became majority owners in the company. Charles owns 42% of the company; trusts for the benefit of Elaine Tettemer Marshall and Elaine's children, Preston Marshall and E. Pierce Marshall Jr., own 16% of the company. The heirs of David Koch, who died on August 23, 2019, own the balance, 42%, of the corporation.
Learn more about Koch Industries
Industry
Founded
1940

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Koch Industries

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar R&D Engineer jobs: