FEA Engineer

Info Resume Edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a skilled FEA Engineer to perform advanced simulations and structural analyses using tools like ANSYS and Abaqus. The ideal candidate will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to enhance product performance and reliability. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, along with strong FEA and CAD skills, is required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of FEA principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with FEA software tools.
• Good understanding of CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and fatigue simulations using FEA software.
• Develop and validate finite element models from CAD data.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis principles

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing advanced simulations and structural analyses using FEA tools to support design validation, product development, and optimization efforts across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and fatigue simulations using FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran).
• Develop and validate finite element models from CAD data.
• Analyze results and provide design recommendations to improve product performance, safety, and durability.
• Collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure models reflect real-world conditions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest industry standards and simulation techniques.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation processes and workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of FEA principles and simulation best practices.
• Hands-on experience with one or more FEA software tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Nastran).
• Proficiency in pre-processing and post-processing techniques.
• Knowledge of material properties, mechanical behavior, and failure criteria.
• Good understanding of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Heavy Machinery, or Medical Devices industry.
• Exposure to scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation of FEA tasks.
• Experience with CFD, crash analysis, or multi-physics simulations is a plus.
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ASME, ISO, ASTM).