Senior Fea Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior FEA Analyst to join our dynamic team, specializing in the analysis of major components for mobile and heavy industrial equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a BSME with 10+ years or MSME with 5+ years of hands-on FEA experience using ANSYS software (APDL and Workbench), with a strong foundation in engineering mechanics and expertise in linear and non-linear system responses, including contact, buckling, and fatigue analysis.

Responsibilities include designing innovative mechanical concepts, preprocessing CAD models, conducting finite element analysis, validating results through hand calculations, and delivering detailed reports. Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks or Inventor preferred), a “get it done” attitude, and excellent communication skills are essential. Join us to drive cutting-edge design projects and make an impact in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design new and innovative mechanical design concepts of machinery and components from concept to production.
• These would be heavy structural assemblies, subweldments, machined parts, piece parts, and sheet metal.
• Pre-process and assimilate CAD models in preparation for finite element analysis using ANSYS software
• Apply relevant boundary conditions and mesh geometries
• Run analysis and troubleshoot results
• Validate model through hand calculations and predictions
• Modify geometry in both ANSYS and CAD software to accommodate design changes
• Publish results through written reports
• Defend results through peer reviews
• Serve as a team member supporting major design projects

Requirements

• BSME with 10+ years or MSME with 5+ years of hands on, demonstrated FEA experience with the analysis of major components of heavy equipment that could be mobile or stationary equipment
• Must have experience using ANSYS software within the past year an absolute requirement
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of both ANSYS APDL and Workbench platforms
• Must have experience designing steel, aluminum, or plastic structures with knowledge in joining methods
• Experience with the design of mechanical and structural systems.
• Must be very strong in Engineering Mechanics fundamentals and must be able to hand calculate to defend analytical outputs
• Must be able to work independently with the analysis process to produce and verify input and output data.
• Must have experience setting up and validating analyses with linear and non linear system responses, such as contact, large deflection, buckling, modal, harmonic, rate dependent plasticity, bi- or mulit-linear behavioral responses, fatigue, fracture mechanics, etc.
• Must be capable of correlating and communicating analysis data with test data to other engineers for review as well as communiques for customers.
• Must have expert familiarity using Word processing and EXCEL spreadsheets
• Must have prior experiences submitting official engineering reports to superiors or customers for final approvals
• Must be able to transfer 3D models in various CAD systems into a preliminary workable FEA model.
• Must exhibit boundaryless behavior and a “get it done” attitude

Additional Considerations

• Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems, especially Solidworks, Creo or Inventor.
• Experience using multiple FEA software, such as NASTRAN, DADS, ABAQUS, etc.
• Design for Manufacturing Experience
• Robust design principles
• Ability to “Think on your feet”

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a base salary.
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Time Off

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life
• Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability plans are available