Stress Engineer

Arabelle Solutions; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Stress Engineer to develop test rigs and structural analyses for steam turbines and related assemblies. You will build FE models, run analyses, and validate components under load for issued contract documentation.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply advanced techniques, and prepare reports and presentations. Security clearance (SC) is required; British citizenship or residency in the UK for at least 5 years is

Qualifications

• Experience using FEA packages to analyse components per contract documentation.
• Knowledge of ASME and DNV Codes for structural integrity.
• Understanding of dynamic structures and fabrications for defense components.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build FE models and analysis plans for stress validation.
• Perform static and dynamic analyses including buckling, fatigue and rupture.
• Prepare reports and present findings to customers.
• Support design reviews and customer meetings.
• Assess loads from shocks and operational conditions.

Skills

FEA

Abaqus

ANSYS

Dynamic structures

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

Job description

Are you an experienced Stress Engineer with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges?We are looking for a talented engineer to provide technical solutions in the form of test rigs and structures under load for the validation of steam turbines and associated components and assemblies. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically demanding projects, applying advanced analysis techniques while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers.This position is offered as a 3 year fixed-term contract.Main Responsibilities:Analyse components for strength in line with requirements outlined in contract documentation using FE techniques and hand calculation methods.Analyse components for plastic collapse, buckling, ratcheting, fatigue, rupture, natural frequency, heat transfer.Analyse components for loads from shock and operation.Assist in weld type definition and check for strength and fatigue.Identify deficiencies in design through analysis techniques and propose improvements to features.Analyse features and components for safe lifting during build and installation.Build FE models, write analysis plans.Report writing and presentation material.Design reviews, customer presentations and meetings.Required Experience and Skills:Experience in FEA packages, ideally Abaqus and ANSYS.Knowledge of ASME and DNV Codes.Technical knowledge of dynamic structures and fabricationsDesired Characteristics:Able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.Can commit to and keep tight deadlines.Strong oral and written communication.Security ClearanceThis work is undertaken with UK Defence customers which will require any individual applying for the role to hold or be capable of getting SC Level clearance, be a British Citizen and working or have residency in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Applicants not cleared will not be accepted into the business until this clearance is provided. Dual passport holders are acceptable if the second country is approved by the vetting authority.Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.