Design Analysis and Simulation Engineer

In this role, you will guide the team in performing static and dynamic structural analyses and collaborate with the validation team to develop validation tests. Your work will be pivotal in ensuring our products are both durable and reliable, meeting industry standards and customer requirements. You will also play a key role in training other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Essential Functions:

• Provide guidance on static and dynamic structural analysis for crane systems using beam, shell, and solid elements.
• Perform strength, fatigue, and buckling analysis to ensure the durability and reliability of products.
• Develop new simulation methods and tools to improve the analysis and performance evaluation of crane systems.
• Collaborate with the validation team to design validation tests and compare results with analysis methods to enhance design.
• Teach and train other engineers on new analysis methods and tools.
• Conduct comprehensive system-level analysis using simulation software and engineering hand calculations.
• Prepare and present analysis reports and new product design proposals to managers.
• Ensure compliance with industry-accepted codes and standards, and research and implement new industry standards.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field.
Required Experience:
You should have 6-10 years of experience in static and dynamic structural simulation and analysis. Your background should include proficiency in using ANSYS or similar simulation software, as well as engineering hand calculations. Experience in preparing and presenting detailed reports to management is crucial, along with a proven ability to train and mentor other engineers on new analysis methods and tools.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in static and dynamic structural analysis techniques using beam, shell, and solid elements.
• In-depth knowledge of strength, fatigue, and buckling analysis.
• Significant experience using ANSYS and other common FEA software such as NASTRAN, Autodesk Simulation, Hypermesh, Abaqus, and nCode.
• Experience correlating FEA results with physical test results.
• Proficiency in using Mathcad for hand calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and mentor other engineers.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with the engineering team.
• Familiarity with industry-accepted codes and standards.
• Experience in analyzing structures and systems of heavy duty off-road machinery including construction equipment, agricultural equipment, port equipment, material handling equipment, cranes, and forklifts.

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