Associate Simulation Engineer, Structural/Finite Element Analysis

UL INTERNATIONAL-SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UL International-Singapore Private Limited is seeking an Mechanical/CAE Engineer to develop high-quality finite element models and run simulations under varied loading conditions. You will correlate analytical results with physical test data to ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with design, testing, and manufacturing teams to enable simulation-driven design decisions while supporting customer and compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in mechanical simulation, structural analysis, or CAE.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, FEM theory, and structural dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and review FEA simulations using CAE tools to evaluate structural performance.
• Perform analyses: static, modal, harmonic, random vibration, impact/drop, thermal and thermo‑mechanical, fatigue (HCF/LCF).
• Build simulation models with appropriate material models, BCs, contacts, and loads.
• Apply material behavior knowledge to simulations (metals, plastics, hyperelastic materials).
• Evaluate results for stress, deformation, fatigue life, and failure risks.
• Perform hand calculations to validate FEA results using first principles.
• Support V&V by correlating simulations with physical test data.
• Assist in root‑cause analysis and failure investigations via simulations.
• Prepare technical reports for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing to drive design improvements.
• Ensure approaches align with ASME, ISO, ASTM standards.

Skills

Mechanics of materials

Structural mechanics

FEM theory

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical/WorkBench

Abaqus/LS‑DYNA

SolidWorks/CATIA

HyperMesh

Python or VB

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality finite element models, performing simulations under various loading conditions, and correlating analytical results with physical test data to ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including design, testing, and manufacturing—playing a key role in enabling simulation-driven design decisions while supporting customer and compliance objectives. This position is ideal for an engineer with strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, hands‑on FEA expertise, and the ability to interpret complex results and communicate clear, actionable engineering insights.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations using commercial Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to evaluate structural performance
• Perform a range of analyses, including: Linear and nonlinear static analysis; Dynamic analysis (Modal Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Random Vibration Analysis, Impact/Drop Analysis); Thermal and thermo-mechanical coupled simulations; Fatigue analysis (High Cycle Fatigue (HCF) / Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF))
• Build simulation models with appropriate material models, boundary conditions, contacts, and loading scenarios
• Apply knowledge of material behavior (metals, plastics, hyperelastic materials, and basic failure models) in simulations
• Evaluate simulation results to identify stress, deformation, fatigue life, and failure risks
• Perform hand calculations and engineering checks to validate FEA results using first principles
• Support Verification and Validation (V&V) efforts by correlating simulation outcomes with physical test data
• Assist in root-cause analysis and failure investigations using simulation results
• Prepare clear technical reports and documentation for internal stakeholders and customers
• Collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to support simulation-driven design improvements
• Ensure simulation approaches align with industry standards and guidelines (e.g., American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM))
• Contribute to continuous improvement of modeling practices, templates, and workflows

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 2- 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical simulation, structural analysis, or CAE

Strong fundamentals in:

• Mechanics of materials
• Structural mechanics and dynamics
• Finite Element Method (FEM) theory

Hands‑on experience with FEA software, such as:

• ANSYS Mechanical / Workbench
• Abaqus and/or LS-DYNA (explicit experience is a plus)
• Working knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA
• Understanding of meshing techniques, element selection, and convergence studies
• Ability to interpret complex simulation data and translate results into engineering insights
• Good communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team
• Experience with explicit dynamics (impact, drop, crash-type simulations)
• Exposure to HyperMesh or similar pre-processing tools
• Basic scripting or automation experience using Python or VB
• Familiarity with design optimization or DOE (Design of Experiment) techniques
• Exposure to physical testing and test–simulation correlation
• Understanding of failure criteria and damage modeling