Full Job Description
Mechanical Simulation Engineer
Posting Start Date: 9/16/26
Job Location (Short): Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA, 16323
Requisition ID: 33932
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Job Overview
The Mechanical Simulation Engineer role is to provide global expertise in the Computer Simulation of Structural and Mechanical assemblies and components of machines used in the underground mining machinery.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Assist product groups in the design and development of new products
- Redesign existing products to enhance performance and extend the life of mechanical/structural components
- Perform engineering evaluations including investigations, basic calculations, and tests with well-defined requirements and outcomes
- Provide conceptual and strategic solutions for problems related to engineering projects or evaluations
- Take responsibility for personal learning and development for mutual benefit
- Collaborate with other product engineers on structural design
- Design and evaluate shafts for adequate stiffness, torque capacity, and fatigue strength
- Conduct root-cause failure analysis of mechanical components, shafts, frames, and assemblies using bolted connections and develop appropriate solutions
- Liaise with counterparts in the UK, South Africa, Australia, and China
- Work with domestic and overseas business units on design and reliability issues as required
- Participate in customer and supplier meetings
- Assist Supply Chain and Quality Assurance departments in supplier evaluations as required
- Review and approve deviations
- Write detailed technical reports and create technical presentations
- Document detailed gear case component design data and generate design summaries
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or MET degree minimum. Master degree (MSME with emphasis in the design of a wide variety of mechanical components and assemblies) preferred.
- 10 years of mechanical design experience with 3-5 years minimum experience using Ansys Finite Element Analysis software including Ansys Workbench, Ansys Design Modeler, Ansys Discovery (for pre-processing of geometry), and Ansys Mechanical. Experience in the analysis of Linear and Non-linear mechanical systems and components, Plasticity, Bolted Connections, Large Deflection analysis, Modal Analysis.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency in various computer systems/programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer applications.
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Key Skills Required by Komatsu
COLLABORATION
Working together with one or more people to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.
ADAPTABILITY
Having the ability to adjust to changes in their environment.
HUNTER MENTALITY
A combination of traits that can help someone achieve their goals with consistency and precision.
BUSINESS ACCUMEN
Having the ability to understand business situations and make sound decisions that lead to successful outcomes.
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Being able to use what you've learned to make decisions and complete tasks in different situations.
LEADERSHIP
The ability to guide, influence or lead others to accomplish a shared goal.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs