Finite Element Analysis Analyst

Diamond Light Source; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research facility in the UK is seeking a skilled Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Analyst to join their engineering team on a 2-year contract. The role involves performing advanced FEA simulations and supporting the design of critical components for the Diamond-II upgrade. Applicants should have a relevant STEM degree and knowledge of FEA software, with the position offering a hybrid working arrangement and excellent benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heat transfer and mechanics of materials.
• Experience with thermal, mechanical, and vibrational analysis.
• Ability to establish methodologies for FEA thermos-mechanical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced FEA simulations on complex mechanical systems.
• Support design and optimization of accelerator and beamline components.
• Validate simulation results through experimental data.

Skills

Mechanics of structures

FEA software (ANSYS preferred)

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM subject or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

Matlab

Job description

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility, enabling world-changing research across physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, and engineering. As we embark on the transformative Diamond-II upgrade, we are expanding our engineering team to support the next generation of cutting‑edge science.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Analyst to join our multidisciplinary engineering team for a 2-year fixed term contract. You will play a key role in the mechanical design and structural integrity튀 assessment of components critical to the Diamond-II upgrade, including high-precision accelerator and beamline systems. Many of the FEA applications at Diamond include the ability of optical and mechanical components to handle high heat loads without excessive deformation, vibration or a material durability issue.

Responsibilities

• Performing advanced FEA simulations (static, thermal) on complex mechanical systems.
• Supporting the design and optimisation of acceleratorინა and beamline components, including vacuum vessels, support structures, precision assemblies and X-ray optics.
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers, scientists, and external partners to ensure robust and reliable designs.
• Validating simulation results through experimental data and analytical methods.
• Documenting analysis and presenting findings to stakeholders.ðu

About You

You will have a degree in a relevant STEM subject, or you will demonstrate equivalent working experience.

Qualifications

You will demonstrate knowledge of:

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Mechanics of structures, materials, and heat transfer.

Analytical solutions for elastic problems.

Proven experience in FEA software in thermal, mechanical, and vibrational analysis (ANSYS preferred)

You will also show the ability to:

• Transfer physical mechanical problems into Finite element models.
• Establish procedures and methodologies for performing, verifying, and validating FEA thermos‑mechanical analysisিয়
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Experience

• Optics
• Ultra High Vacuum environments
• Familiarity with synchrotron or other accelerator technologies
• Knowledge of scripting/programming tools such as python or Matlab

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offeromt an excellent unto benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a savvy range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 8’th February; however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.