Senior Mechanical Engineer Structural Analyst
Acutronic•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Acutronic is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer Structural Analyst to develop and optimize structural models for components and systems to meet project specifications as well as implement cost-benefit analyses to achieve efficient use of materials without compromising performance of the systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, required
- At least seven years of experience in related field, required
- Highly experienced using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) process, with experience using ANSYS Workbench and APDL
- Solid understanding of structural dynamic and vibrations and their effects on controls of multi-degree-of-freedom motion systems
- Ability to use numerical methods, and signal processing to solve linear and nonlinear dynamic and vibration problems using analytical tools such as MATLAB and MathCAD
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or higher degree is preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct structural analysis using computational methods such as finite element analysis (FEA) to assess design viability
- Perform load calculations considering static, dynamic, seismic, wind, and thermal loads
- Interpret and apply Military Specifications and design practices, and material standards to ensure compliance
- Develop and optimize structural models for components and systems to meet project specifications
- Collaborate closely with design engineers and project managers to integrate structural considerations
- Prepare detailed reports, documentation, and presentations for stakeholders and report submission
- Oversee prototype testing and validate simulation results against real-world data
- Implement cost-benefit analyses to achieve efficient use of materials without compromising performance of the systems
- Update and maintain databases of material properties and structural test data
- Research emerging materials and innovative structural concepts for project enhancement
- Train junior engineers or interns, providing mentorship in analytical approaches and software tools
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k match
- Company-paid holidays and Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
