Graduate Predictive & Test Engineer

Senior Flexonics Crumlin; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme (Excellent)

Death in Service Life Protection

Employee events

Recognition awards

Training and development (internal &外部

Share Save Schemes

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme/ finan c

Pool cars for travel

Company laptop

Free parking

Job summary

Senior Flexonics Crumlin is seeking a mechanical engineer to drive simulation and testing across our components portfolio. You will use Ansys to predict performance, maintain test rigs, and build CAD/Ansys models to support customer applications.

The role emphasizes strong communication, hands-on testing, and a proactive approach to safety and problem solving, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent.
• FEA knowledge desirable.
• CFD knowledge advantageous.
• Good computing skills including Visual Basic.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Hands-on mindset with a focus on safety.
• UK Driving license and passport; willing to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Simulate mechanical behavior of components using Ansys (static, modal, vibration, linear and plastic, transient).
• Operate and maintain multiple test rigs.
• Develop Ansys macros to support application engineering for customers.
• Use CAD and Ansys to create models for simulation.
• Interpret experimental data to aid prediction and correlation.
• Lead test setups and iterations, especially multi-axis testing.
• Write reports with conclusions from simulation or test results.
• Support design decisions for new products based on results.

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Visual Basic

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• The simulation of mechanical behavior of the components, using Ansys (static, modal vibration, linear and plastic, transient).
• Operating and contributing to maintenance of several test rigs.
• Use macros driving Ansys to support application engineering work for customers.
• Use of CAD and Ansys to generate models for simulation.
• Interpretation of experimental performance data to aid prediction and correlation.
• Lead in test set up and iteration especially with multi-axis testing.
• Write reports with developed conclusions based on simulation and / or test results.
• Support design decisions for new products based upon simulation and test results.

Qualifications

Key Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree (or similar field).
• FEA knowledge is desirable.
• Good knowledge of fluid mechanics and CFD would be advantageous.
• Good general computing skills including visual basic.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good practical skills and a desire to work in a hands-on environment.
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety.
• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to internal stakeholders, customers, & suppliers in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong technical & analytical knowledge with “thinking outside of the box” mind set.
• Ensure that all work activities and records comply with Company Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice.
• Valid UK Driving license & Passport - Willing and able to travel globally.

Additional Information

What we can offer

• Innovative projects, training and career development opportunities
• Stable modern working environment.
• Supportive team culture

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)
• Death in Service Life Protection Benefit (x 6 annual salary)
• Employee Events
• Recognition Awards
Training and Development (Internal & External)
• Share Save Schemes
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
• Access to pool cars for travel
• Company Laptop
• Free Parking