FEA Mechanical Engineer for Off-Highway Equipment

Energy Jobline ZR; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in FEA to support mobile and off-highway equipment programs. You will perform structural and durability analyses, validate designs, and provide actionable recommendations to design and test teams.

Responsibilities include running linear/non-linear static, dynamic, and modal analyses with ANSYS or NX Nastran, developing analysis plans, and documenting results. Proficiency with Creo or SolidWorks is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Agricultural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience or demonstrated capability in structural or mechanical analysis.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS or NX Nastran.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling software, preferably Creo or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

FEA experience

3D CAD modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NX Nastran

Creo

SolidWorks

nCode

GlyphWorks

DesignLife

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in FEA to support mobile and off-highway equipment programs. You will perform structural and durability analyses, validate designs, and provide actionable recommendations to design and test teams.

Responsibilities include running linear/non-linear static, dynamic, and modal analyses with ANSYS or NX Nastran, developing analysis plans, and documenting results. Proficiency with Creo or SolidWorks is required.