Applied Sciences Engineer

Crux Product Design Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Health cash plan

Family leave

Job summary

Crux Product Design Ltd seeks an Applied Sciences Engineer to apply analytical, theoretical, and experimental methods to complex mechanical and fluid problems. You will exploit physics-based solvers and experiments to generate system insights and expand the team’s simulation capabilities.

The role involves rapid prototyping, detailed CAD work, and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams while communicating value to clients.

Qualifications

• First-class or high 2:1 UK degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Delivering complex math modelling and simulation work.
• Performing FEA studies focusing on structural integrity and material behaviour, especially polymers.
• Rapid prototyping, lab testing and experimental design.
• CAD concepts, layout, detailed drawings, and transfer of designs to manufacture with suppliers.
• Conducting tolerance and sensitivity analyses.
• Design and run device verification programmes.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation.
• Support development of Crux's technical capabilities and communicate value to client teams.
• Stay updated with industry innovations and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Python

Matlab

FEA/CFD

CAD

Materials knowledge

Experimental skills

Client facing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Abaqus

CAD software

Job description

Position Overview

Crux is looking for a talented Applied Sciences Engineer to join our growing team, to provide scientific engineering knowledge including analytical, theoretical, and experimental capabilities.

You will apply scientific analysis techniques to understand complex mechanical and fluid problems and generate new system insights.

The role involves a range of activities such as exploiting physics-based solvers and state-of-the-art experimental techniques to explore the performance of engineered systems, employing research methods and general computational modelling expertise to projects while expanding the overall simulation capabilities of the team.

Check out what our Applied Sciences team is all about: Crux - Applied Sciences

Principal Responsibilities

• Delivering and supporting work in complex math modelling and simulation expertise.
• Executing detailed FEA studies using Abaqus, focusing on structural integrity, material behaviour, and stress analysis, particularly with polymers.
• Rapid prototyping, lab testing and design of experiments.
• Generation of concepts and layouts of systems in CAD, detailed design of components and products in CAD, production of detailed drawings and manufacturing specifications and transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers.
• Tolerance and sensitivity analysis.
• Design and execution of device verification programmes.
• Technical reporting and producing high quality design documentation.
• Provide expertise and support the development of Crux's technical capabilities in these areas.
• Work alongside and have the ability to communicate the value of your work confidently and authoritatively to client teams.
• Keep up to date with the latest innovations in the industry and spread knowledge through the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Achieved a first or high 2:1 classification in a relevant accredited degree program.
• Strong understanding of engineering & design (including maths and physics).
• Experience in computational modelling such as FEA or CFD.
• Coding (particularly Python and Matlab).
• Proficient in CAD.
• Knowledge of engineering materials.
• Experimental and/or prototyping skills.
• Appetite for solving difficult and unusual problems.
• Ability to work within multiple cross-disciplinary teams and be client facing.

Why you'll love working here

We're a dynamic, fast-growing engineering consultancy with a reputation for delivering brilliant work and for being a genuinely great place to build your career.

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. You'll enjoy a generous holiday allowance, life assurance, a generous pension scheme, bike-to-work options, a health cash plan, enhanced family leave and opportunities to get involved in social events throughout the year.

Check out what an opportunity at Crux offers you: Life at Crux

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and strive to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences help us grow.

We're a Disability Confident employer. If you would like to make an application under the Disability Confident Scheme or need adjustments at any stage of the application and interview process (or once you join us!), just let us know and we'll make sure you have the support you need.