Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

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 highfidelity 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:
Freefall drops
Edge, corner, and face impacts
Shock / impact response
Package vs baredevice drop scenarios
Develop detailed FE models including:
Enclosures (plastic, metal, composite)
PCB assemblies
Displays, glass, and brittle components
Fasteners, adhesives, gaskets, and connectors
Define and validate:
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 tradeoffs
Weight and thickness reduction
Material selection
Prepare simulation reports with:
Assumptions and methodologies
Correlation plots
Risk assessment and recommendations

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Strong handson experience with Abaqus/Explicit
Solid understanding of:
Explicit dynamics theory
Contact mechanics
Nonlinear largedeformation 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 preprocessing
Postprocessing 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

Education

Master's degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Mechatronics

Nice to Have

Experience 6 to 9 years
LSDYNA (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 problemsolving skills
Ability to work in fastpaced consumer product development cycles
Clear communication with crossfunctional teams
Detailoriented with strong documentation discipline

Drop Test Simulation Engineer Abaqus Explicit (Consumer Electronics)