FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (FEA) Engineer

RGBSI; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI is seeking an engineer to perform non-linear FEA analysis of designs using Abaqus and HyperMesh to support customer requirements. The role involves assisting in rubber product design and structural components, delivering technical data for reviews based on FEA results, and communicating issues clearly.

You will participate in customer meetings and manage multiple projects simultaneously, within an automotive-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of rubber products using non-linear analysis with Abaqus and HyperMesh.
• Assist in design of structural components to meet customer requirements with the same tools.
• Create technical data for reviews based on FEA, stress/strain, and fatigue evaluation (FE Safe or N-Code).
• Communicate design and program issues clearly and concisely.
• Ensure on-time delivery of information supporting program dates.
• Represent ZLC-NA at customer meetings as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and multi-task across several projects.

Skills

FEA experience

Mathematics

Automotive knowledge

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Abaqus

Ansys

Nastran

HyperMesh

Fe-Safe

N-code

UG/NX

Job description

• The position will use specific non-linear analysis software to analyze the performance of designs and conformance to design requirements.
• Assistance in the product development cycle is also important in this position by proposing design alternatives/suggestions to be able to achieve customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design of rubber products (using non-linear analysis) to meet customer requirements using Abaqus and Hyper mesh.
• Assist in the design of structural components to meet customer requirements using Abaqus and Hyper mesh.
• Create technical data for reviews and presentations based on FEA and predicted rate curves, stress/strain, and product fatigue evaluation (FE Safe or N-Code).
• Communicate design and program issues in a clear and concise manner.
• On-time delivery of information in support of program dates.
• Be available to represent ZLC-NA at customer meetings, as needed.
• Represent ZLC-NA in a positive and professional manner.
• Be able to multi-task, keeping several projects moving forward at the same time.
• Routine interface with Product Engineers and Managers.
• Knowledge of industry, engineering, math, and materials.
• Keep up to date on industry and engineering standards.

Requirements:

• 0-5 Years FEA Experience
• Extensive Knowledge of FE software Abaqus/Ansys/ Nastran, Fatigue Software (Fe-Safe, N-code) CAD (UG/NX) or, Hyper mesh
• Firm grasp of mathematics, engineering, and automotive industry information
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety glasses, close-toed shoes (steel toe), rubber gloves, respirators)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics required.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Dependent Upon Specific Projects - Continued Training may be Required
• Works in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Will work on the production floor exposed to dust, orders, oil, fumes, and noise.