FEA Mechanical Engineer — Durability & Validation

RFA Engineering; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Account (401k)

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer- FEA to join our engineering team in Minneapolis area. You will perform structural and durability analyses to support design and validation of mobile and off-highway equipment, using FEA tools to evaluate performance and fatigue life.

You will develop analysis plans, document assumptions, and communicate results with design and test teams, using Creo or SolidWorks for CAD input and coordinating with cross-functional members to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related field.
• Experience or demonstrated capability in structural or mechanical analysis.
• Familiarity with FEA tools such as ANSYS or NX Nastran.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably Creo or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using finite element methods to support design of mobile and off-highway equipment subsystems.
• Conduct linear and non-linear static, dynamic, and modal analyses using ANSYS and/or NX Nastran.
• Perform fatigue analysis and durability evaluations using nCode, GlyphWorks, and DesignLife.
• Develop and execute analysis plans, document assumptions, and generate final reports and validation documentation.
• Provide engineering recommendations to design teams based on analysis results, including corrective actions and design improvements.
• Support test planning and execution with test engineers to develop validation approaches.
• Perform post-test correlation between physical test results and finite element models to improve accuracy.
• Utilize 3D CAD models (Creo or SolidWorks) as part of the analysis workflow.
• Collaborate effectively within a team while managing multiple analysis tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Aerospace/Agri Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NX Nastran

Creo

SolidWorks

nCode

GlyphWorks

DesignLife

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer- FEA to join our engineering team in Minneapolis area. You will perform structural and durability analyses to support design and validation of mobile and off-highway equipment, using FEA tools to evaluate performance and fatigue life.

You will develop analysis plans, document assumptions, and communicate results with design and test teams, using Creo or SolidWorks for CAD input and coordinating with cross-functional members to drive