What you'll do:- Serve as a domain expert in structural mechanics
- Solve complex problems and provide recommendations by providing technical leadership and collaborating with stakeholders across CFS
- Mentor junior staff within the Structural Engineering Department and other mechanical engineers that conduct structural analysis
- Assist Structural Engineering Department management in development, implementation and adoption of best practices, workflows, and overall strategy
- Conduct and review structural analysis for various system designs at CFS
What we're looking for:- At least a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- At least 7+ years of professional experience performing finite element analysis with multi-disciplinary teams in a product development environment
- Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of computational structural mechanics, including non-linear materials, plasticity, fatigue, solver convergence, and contacts
- High self-motivation and personal accountability in decision-making and team supervision.
- Strong leadership acumen, adept at embracing challenges with minimal oversight.
- Excellent problem-solving and creative capabilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Bonus points for:- Proficiency in ANSYS Workbench and SpaceClaim
- Experience with electromagnetic and thermal FEA
- Ability to code in Python and APDL
- Experience pre- and post-processing of large computational models in a product development environment.
- Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME BPVC) related to structural design and analysis of large structures
Must-have Requirements:- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
$110,000 - $185,000 a year
At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we're eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
