Mechanical Engineer - Structural Specialist

ebm-papst•Farmington, CT

7d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This role is a technical specialist in the Research and Development department, providing structural design support within a cross-functional product development team. It uses data-driven analysis and recommendations to influence design decisions and improve product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability. The position leads advanced finite element analysis (FEA) methods and complex simulations, supports design solutions involving sheet metal, plastics, and other materials, and communicates analysis findings to stakeholders. It also manages CAD models and component tracking, supports assembly builds and orders, and works with suppliers to obtain samples and production prototypes. The role prefers up to 20% domestic and international travel for technical and supplier collaboration.

Requirements

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in FEA, with a proven track record of leading complex simulation projects.
Strong knowledge of material behavior, failure mechanisms, and numerical methods used in FEA.
Expertise in interpreting simulation results and providing engineering insights for design optimization.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, resources, and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for technical and supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of advanced FEA methodologies to assess structural integrity, performance, and durability of engineering systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define analysis requirements and align them with product specifications and performance goals.
Conduct complex simulations using industry-standard FEA software, such as ANSYS, to evaluate mechanical performance under various loading conditions.
Investigate methods of reducing or shifting resonance frequencies for flexible and rigid mounting conditions.
Mentor and guide junior engineers in FEA best practices, modeling techniques, and interpretation of results.
Manage multiple projects, use resources efficiently, and meet deadlines.
Present findings to stakeholders and translate technical analyses into actionable recommendations for design improvements.
Use modeling software, such as Creo Parametric, to build and manage CAD models during the design process.
Lead and support design solutions comprising components made of sheet metal, plastics, and other materials.
Manage component creation and tracking via SAP to support assembly builds and orders.
Collaborate with suppliers to procure samples and production prototypes.
Follow Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold the organization's core values of Efficiency, Enthusiasm, and Humanity.
Contribute to a positive work environment, report for work consistently and on time, and report unsafe conditions or practices to supervision.