FEA Structural Engineer – Advanced Simulation & Analysis
You will lead structural analysis initiatives using industry-standard FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, and LS-DYNA. From validating new aerospace components under extreme conditions to optimizing performance of precision automotive structures—your work will directly impact product reliability and engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed FEA simulations for static, dynamic, thermal, and nonlinear problems.
- Build and refine high-fidelity models using proper meshing and material properties.
- Evaluate structural integrity under stress, vibration, fatigue, and thermal loads.
- Automate repetitive tasks through scripting in Python, APDL, or other tool-specific languages.
- Perform model verification, validation, and correlation with physical test data.
- Review and improve peer simulation models and results for accuracy and compliance.
- Generate comprehensive reports and clearly communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to support product development cycles.
Who You Are
- A structural simulation expert with advanced understanding of mechanics of materials, solid mechanics, and FEA theory.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about solving real-world engineering challenges through virtual testing.
- Capable of working independently or as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in FEA simulation and modeling.
- Proficiency with one or more of the following: ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Nastran, COMSOL, HyperMesh.
- Strong background in non-linear mechanics, thermal-structural coupling, and dynamic simulation.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Matlab, or internal FEA automation languages.
- Familiarity with meshing techniques, contact modeling, and boundary condition sensitivity.
Preferred Skills
- Aerospace, automotive, or energy sector experience.
- Prior exposure to multi-physics simulations or composite material analysis.
- Knowledge of verification and validation protocols (V\&V).
- Experience integrating simulation results into design loops for optimization.