FEA Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in Rochester Hills is looking for an experienced FEA Analyst to conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses on products and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include performing various FEA analyses and providing technical feedback to customers. This role requires proficiency in FEA tools and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in FEA or automotive design preferred.
• Understanding of failure theories, heat transfer, and manufacturing processes required.
• Experience with plastics, elastomers, and anisotropic materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA analysis including linear/non-linear static and dynamic analysis.
• Independently determine boundary conditions for complex non-linear models.
• Provide technical feedback on FEA outputs and optimization results.

Skills

Proficiency in FEA meshing tools

Strong analytical skills

Experience with implicit/explicit FEA simulations

Understanding of structural mechanics

Familiarity with CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA Pre/Post Processors

Job description

Overview

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship at any point.

We are seeking an experienced FEA Analyst to conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses on products and assemblies. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, adept at working in fast-paced environments, and able to effectively communicate results and optimization opportunities to our engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Perform various types of FEA analysis, including linear/non-linear static, quasi-static, and dynamic analysis
• Normal modes, frequency response, and random response analysis
• Optimization studies using physics-based and data-driven methods
• Independently determine boundary conditions for large, complex non-linear models under implicit and explicit environments
• Generate 2D shell and 3D tetra meshes on intricate geometries meeting stringent quality criteria
• Debug solution sequences and update models for convergence
• Develop internal FEA methods and specifications to align with customer requirements
• Provide technical feedback to customers and/or engineers on FEA outputs, design, and optimization results
• Conduct correlation studies between FEA and test data, identify discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and update models
• Conduct fatigue and thermal mechanical analyses
• Generate material curves from raw stress-strain data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Mechanics, or a related field
• Industry experience: 3-5 years of experience in FEA or automotive design is preferred
• Proficiency in FEA meshing tools and pre/post processors
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and dynamics, failure theories, heat transfer, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with implicit/explicit and NVH FEA simulations
• Familiarity with CAD software/models
• Experience with plastics, elastomers, and anisotropic materials is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Note: Our benefit and coverage information typically includes medical, vision, and other standard offerings. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.