Senior R&D, Testing
2 days ago
Montreal, QC, Canada
K3dtechnology
Full-time
€90,000 - €120,000/year
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- Design and execute mechanical and impact testing plans and campaigns
- Perform finite element simulations and correlate results with physical testing
- Develop and validate material models
- Contribute to the design and architecture of impact protection structures
- Translate product requirements into verifiable technical specifications
- Analyze results and provide design conclusions and recommendations
- Take technical ownership of assigned R&D programs, from design through validation
- Present results and recommendations during development reviews
- Develop testing, analysis, and data-processing tools
- Provide technical guidance to interns and junior team members
- Hands-on experience with mechanical or impact testing: setup, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis
- Strong proficiency in explicit dynamic finite element analysis (FEA): LS-DYNA, Abaqus, Ansys, or equivalent
- Experience with simulation-to-test correlation
- Strong understanding of cellular materials, foams, and TPEs, including hyperelasticity, viscoelasticity, and strain-rate dependency
- Strong scientific foundation and familiarity with testing and certification processes
- Ability to interpret, conclude, document, and clearly communicate technical results
- Full autonomy across the testing and validation cycle
- 6+ years of experience in an R&D engineering role
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- OIQ member or eligible for membership
- Strong technical autonomy and ability to defend conclusions in front of senior leadership
- Results-driven and action-oriented, with the ability to quickly understand technical challenges and move forward
- Knowledge of impact biomechanics, HIC, and injury criteria
- Familiarity with CSA, ASTM, EN, and NOCSAE standards
- Experience with FDM additive manufacturing
- Knowledge of lattice structures, architected materials, and energy absorption
- Python skills for data processing and automation