Senior Structural Analyst

Ebara Elliott Energy • Jeannette, PA

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About The Position

Perform and lead structural and finite element analyses of turbomachinery components and systems. Develop appropriate analytical approaches, evaluate results against applicable design criteria, and provide technically sound recommendations to engineering and other stakeholders. Support complex design evaluations, product development, failure investigations, and corrective actions.

Develop and improve analysis methodologies, procedures, documentation, and engineering standards to promote consistency and accuracy across the structural analysis function. Serve as a technical resource for less-experienced engineers and collaborate with senior structural specialists on advanced analysis methods. The position is expected to progressively develop greater technical independence and subject-matter expertise in structural mechanics and finite element analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of applicable engineering experience preferred, with significant experience in structural analysis or mechanical design.
• Strong knowledge of statics, mechanics of materials, stress analysis, and structural mechanics.
• Advanced experience with ANSYS Mechanical or comparable finite element analysis software.
• Basic knowledge of computer-aided design programs such as CREO.
• Experience performing linear and nonlinear structural analysis, including contact, bolt pretension, interference fits, large deformation, and material nonlinearities.
• Experience with transient and steady-state thermal analysis coupled with static structural analysis, including temperature-dependent and plastic material behavior.
• Ability to independently establish appropriate loads, boundary conditions, contacts, mesh strategies, and modeling assumptions.
• Experience evaluating yielding, fracture, fatigue, buckling, joint separation, and other structural failure modes.
• Experience supporting failure investigations and root-cause analysis and developing corrective design recommendations.
• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to clearly document and present complex analytical results.
• Ability to work independently, provide technical guidance to other engineers, and contribute to structural analysis standards, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and advancement toward subject-matter expertise in structural analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced technical degree.
• Experience with pre-stressed modal-to-static structural analysis and harmonic response.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME BPVC and API standards.
• Experience with turbomachinery, rotating equipment, pressure-containing components, or similar industrial equipment.
• Experience understanding and evaluating residual stresses introduced by manufacturing methods, including machining, forging, and casting, and their influence on structural performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead structural and finite element analyses of turbomachinery components and systems.
• Develop analytical approaches, evaluate results against design criteria, and provide recommendations to engineering and other stakeholders.
• Support complex design evaluations, product development, failure investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop and improve analysis methodologies, procedures, documentation, and engineering standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for less-experienced engineers and collaborate with senior structural specialists on advanced analysis methods.
• Validate analytical results using hand calculations, reaction-force and equilibrium checks, mesh convergence, and engineering judgment.
• Support failure investigations and root-cause analysis and develop corrective design recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of structural analysis standards, procedures, tools, and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior