Job Overview

Analyze complex mechanical components, structures, and systems in concept, design, or hardware stages to insure adequate performance for the intended function. Recommend and evaluate design modifications to solve product reliability issues, improve performance, and add value. Provide leadership in the development of advanced analytical methods and techniques utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Plan and execute analysis of mechanical components, structures, and systems to evaluate adequacy of product service life and/or strength, by applying state-of-the-art, computer-based, static, and non-linear material with preference analyzing Roll Over Protection Structures (ROPS) modeling and analysis methods. Evaluate and/or establish system dynamic response, make product improvement recommendations, and assist in the cost-effective solution of product reliability issues.

• Maintain open communications with all internal and external customers and suppliers, providing technical guidance and support and as promoting free exchange of ideas and information.

• Remain current in knowledge of structural analysis techniques and tools, including both solid and finite element (FE) modeling and analysis software, preferably ANSYS, to produce timely and accurate results. This includes attendance at software user conferences and technical seminars.

• Prepare clear, concise, neat, and comprehensive technical data reports for the purpose of communicating results and recommendations, as well as for documenting procedures for others to follow.

• Maintain a working knowledge of computer systems and available software such as Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and PowerPoint for purposes of expediting analysis results and presentation of data.

• Provide leadership in the development of new and advanced analytical methods and techniques utilizing state-of-the-art technology to continually improve upon timeliness and accuracy of solutions.

• Assume project responsibility on major analyses by providing planning, technical guidance, and coordination with both inside and outside functions to complete the assignment as scheduled. This may include supervision of other Analytical personnel.

• Maintain a working knowledge of strain gage and load/pressure transducer applications, including familiarity with available test software used in reviewing and analyzing acquired data, for purposes of enhancing understanding of product application and responses and for correlation with analysis results.

• Assist the test department whenever appropriate and provide technical support to product design and test personnel, as well as specialized engineering committees, to assist in establishing performance and reliability criteria for purposes of standardizing and maintaining consistency in product evaluation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, or related science.

• 3-5 years experience in engineering analysis with a total of at least 5-8 of years engineering experience.

• Strong background in mechanical engineering fundamentals with demonstrated competency in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, including statics, dynamics, strength of materials, strain gage theory and application, fundamentals of fatigue, et. al.

• High level of knowledge and experience in application of advanced engineering analysis software and techniques, including principles of modeling and interpretation of results.

• Good working knowledge of CAD, PC’s, and local operating systems (e.g., Windchill).

• Strong knowledge of principles of computer programming as related to solution of engineering problems.

• Demonstrated supervisory/management ability, as well as good judgment and communication skills.

• Ability to work well with other people and take part as a team member, as well as lead that team on specified projects.

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