Job Summary
We are searching for an experienced and talented Research/Analysis Engineer to join our design and product development team. This key position requires the engineer to also be responsible for project management of assigned FEA and product development projects. This includes the ability to manage a contributing team, meet customer requirements, and complete project timing milestones.
The successful candidate must possess a BS minimum in ME/EE/Chem/Metallurgy (MS degree preferred), 1-2 years of related experience preferred, and must be a US Citizen due to Export Control requirements. The engineer should also demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills and be knowledgeable in manufacturing processes, materials selections, and product testing. Proficiency in COMSOL, Ansys, and/or the Altair family of products, as well as Mechanical Modeling and the Microsoft Office Suite, are required. The Research/Analysis Engineer must also have excellent leadership, written and verbal communication skills, and extensive technical knowledge in analysis and product development.
This position will involve prolonged periods sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and being able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. The engineer will also be required to traverse the manufacturing facility as required.
Project Responsibilities
- Manage FEA projects and product development programs
- Provide guidance and leadership for all FEA projects
- Provide team training and mentoring as needed
- DVP&R development and execution performing physical testing/validation of prototype and production parts
- Follow production builds at customer installation, validation, and continuous improvement meetings on site
- Writing papers and presentations on projects assigned for customer meetings, publication, and presentation at technical conferences
- Reports ongoing resource needs to the Director of Engineering
Analysis Responsibilities
- Generate 3D mesh models
- Setup establish boundary conditions/constraints
- Run FEA
- Interpret FEA results
- Revise design iterations based on results to meet performance requirements
- Proficiency in COMSOL, Ansys, and/or the Altair family of products
- Timely completion of projects
- Provide timing estimates for new and existing projects
- Performs other related duties as required
- Represent the company in meetings with customers, vendors, international conferences, seminars, and trade shows
Other Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials selections, and product testing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in mechanical modeling
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with project management tools (MS Project)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Education, Experience, & Work Authorization
- Candidate must have a BS or MS preferred (ME/EE/Chem/Metallurgy)
- One (1) or Two (2) years of related experience is required
- Due to Export Control requirements of our product family, candidates must be US Citizens
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Ability to traverse manufacturing facility