FEA Engineer_ Abaqus- Gas Turbines- Combustion

Quest Global; Finspångs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Sweden seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer specialized in FEA to perform static, dynamic, transient, and thermo-mechanical analyses of gas turbine combustor and transition pieces using Abaqus.

You will generate high-quality analysis reports, participate in reviews with customers, ensure timely deliveries, and apply rigorous fatigue and fracture mechanics methods on complex turbomachinery components.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in mechanical engineering with 4–6 years of FEA experience in turbomachinery.
• Strong foundation in finite element methods and solid mechanics.
• Experience with gas turbine combustor/transition pieces is preferred.
• Experience performing ASME BPV Sec VIII related assessments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform static/dynamic, transient, linear and nonlinear thermal and thermo-mechanical analyses.
• Define contacts, nonlinearity, vibrations, buckling, and fatigue assessments.
• Write analysis and certification reports and deliver high-quality results on time.

Skills

Abaqus

FEA

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Rotordynamics

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Abaqus PRE-POST

Job description

• Must be a Swedish National or European origin with valid work permit to work in Sweden and good grasp of Swedish Language
• Execute complex FEA jobs with minimum supervision within a high performing FEA team.
• Do hand calculations leveraging a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals.
• Performing steady state and transient thermal, structural and thermo-mechanical analysis.
• Understand and define contacts, conducting nonlinear analysis, vibration analysis, buckling analysis, etc.
• Thorough understanding of high-cycle fatigue (HCF), low-cycle fatigue (LCF), creep, and fracture mechanics.
• Drive technical solutions and engage in reviews with both internal and external customers.
• Writing of analysis reports and certification reports.
• Ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries for complex development projects.
• Have a solutioning mindset and approach to work.

Required Skills and Experience

• Hands on Experience in performing static/dynamic, transient, linear and non-linear thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis of gas turbine Combustor & Transition Pieces using commercial software Abaqus.
• Hands on Experience in performing PRE-POST in Abaqus software for static/dynamic, transient, linear and non-linear thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis of gas turbine Combustor & Transition Pieces.
• Graduate/Post Graduate in Mechanical engineering or equivalent with 4 to 6 years of experience in finite element analysis (FEA) especially in turbomachinery domain.
• Strong fundamental in Finite element methods and solid mechanics.
• Experience in product design of turbomachinery i.e., Gas turbine, steam turbine will be preferred.
• Experience in performing strength assessment as per ASME BPV Sec VIII Code.
• Experience in Rotor dynamics is an added advantage.
• Performing low cycle fatigue, high cycle fatigue and detailed fracture mechanics assessments of Gas turbine static & rotating components.