Structural Analyst Engineer

Trek•Waterloo, WI

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

A bit about us Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us! Job Description We’re looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer on our Structural Analysis team within the Trek Performance Research engineering group. The focus for this role will be using FEA and structural analysis tools to analyze bicycle frames and components. You will be responsible for leveraging your structural analysis expertise to make design recommendations for both concept assessment and detailed design with minimal oversight. You will work in a cross-functional environment, collaborating with product development teams (bike frames, components, accessories, etc) and other Trek Performance Research engineers to develop best-in-class bicycle products. Many of the problems we work on are open-ended and ill-defined, requiring engineering judgment, creativity, and comfort making assumptions with imperfect information. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy shaping the problem as much as solving it. Flexible start date in late Spring / early Summer 2026. Candidates with the ability to work in the Waterloo, WI headquarters at least one to two days per week are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Engineering or comparable degree
3+ years of professional experience using commercial FEA software. Graduate study with a focus in structural analysis or engineering mechanics can replace professional experience
Strong understanding of structural engineering fundamentals
Experience with bladder molded laminate composite manufacturing methods and the analysis of structures made from them
Able to make design recommendations with minimal oversight, while actively seeking peer input and cross‑functional perspective when it improves outcomes
Must be able to work well in a diverse design group
Able to communicate and present technical ideas to a non-technical audience
Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions without direct authority
Thrives in environments where problems, processes, and tools are evolving, and enjoys improving them
Curious always learning mindset
Live or be willing to relocate to the Waterloo, WI area

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in applicable field
Specific experience in ABAQUS is a plus
Experience developing material allowables for laminated composites
Experience using parameterized or composite optimization software (e.g. HEEDS, HyperX)
Experience with non-linear, dynamic, and/or explicit modeling
Familiarity with python or other programming languages
Interest in developing lightweight tools, scripts, or workflows that improve analysis efficiency or communication
Experience (or strong interest) in evolving analysis methods to better align with manufacturing and design realities, not just idealized models
Personal or professional interest in cycling, bicycles, or the outdoor industry, and motivation that comes from seeing products used in the real world

Responsibilities

Understand design requirements and utilize them to define scope of analysis
Use FEA and Structural Analysis expertise to carry out structural concept assessments
Determine appropriate approach, tools, and effort level for concept assessments
Build FE models from provided CAD geometry to conduct detailed structural analysis
Coordinate with design engineers to perform structural analysis of frames and components within project timelines
Translate analysis results into design recommendations based on design requirements
Advocate for structurally sound design decisions in environments where analysis guidance may be constrained by manufacturing realities, industrial design priorities, or supplier capabilities
Work iteratively with designers, suppliers, and engineers to translate analysis insight into feasible next steps, rather than expecting immediate adoption
Travel domestically and internationally as required to meet project needs and support continuing education (less than 10%)