Applied Sciences Engineer: FEA, CAD & Prototyping

Crux Product Design; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crux Product Design is seeking an Advanced Applied Sciences Engineer to join our growing team, bringing analytical, theoretical and experimental capabilities to solve complex mechanical and fluid problems. You will apply physics-based methods and state‑of‑the‑art experimental techniques to understand performance and generate new insights.

The role involves rapid prototyping, lab testing, CAD layout work, and communication with client teams to demonstrate value and secure opportunities within

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with 2:1 or higher.
• Strong maths and physics background.
• Experience in FEA or CFD.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed FEA studies using Abaqus focusing on polymers and structural integrity.
• Prototype rapidly, run lab tests and design experiments.
• Create system concepts and CAD layouts; produce detailed drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Perform tolerance and sensitivity analyses.
• Design and execute device verification programmes.
• Write technical reports and design documentation; support capability development.

Skills

Engineering & design fundamentals

Python programming

Matlab

Analytical thinking

Experimental skills

Client-facing communication

Education

First or upper second-class accredited engineering degree

Tools

Abaqus

CAD software

Python

Matlab

CFD/FEA tools

Job description

Crux Product Design is seeking an Advanced Applied Sciences Engineer to join our growing team, bringing analytical, theoretical and experimental capabilities to solve complex mechanical and fluid problems. You will apply physics-based methods and state‑of‑the‑art experimental techniques to understand performance and generate new insights.

The role involves rapid prototyping, lab testing, CAD layout work, and communication with client teams to demonstrate value and secure opportunities within