Graduate Predictive & Test Engineer (Simulation & Testing)

Senior Aerospace; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

Senior plc, through its Innovation Centre, is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead simulation and testing activities. You will run ANSYS simulations across multiple disciplines, operate test rigs, and drive design decisions using data from simulations and tests.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, CFD/FEA expertise, and clear technical communication. The position requires a mechanical engineering background, familiarity with CFD/FEA, and willingness to travel globally.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree required or similar field.
• FEA knowledge desirable.
• CFD knowledge advantageous.
• Good computing skills including Visual Basic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on practical abilities in a testing environment.
• Health & safety standards compliance.
• Ability to communicate technical info clearly to stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Simulate mechanical behavior of components using Ansys (static, modal, vibration, linear, plastic, transient).
• Operate and maintain several test rigs.
• Develop Ansys macros to support application engineering work.
• Use CAD and Ansys to generate models for simulation.
• Interpret experimental data to aid prediction and correlation.
• Lead test setup and iteration, especially with multi-axis testing.
• Write reports with conclusions from simulation/test results.
• Support design decisions for new products based on simulation/test outcomes.

Skills

FEA knowledge

CFD knowledge

CAD skills

Communications skills

Analytical thinking

Programming (Visual Basic)

Hands-on engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS

CAD software

Visual Basic

Job description

Senior plc, through its Innovation Centre, is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead simulation and testing activities. You will run ANSYS simulations across multiple disciplines, operate test rigs, and drive design decisions using data from simulations and tests.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, CFD/FEA expertise, and clear technical communication. The position requires a mechanical engineering background, familiarity with CFD/FEA, and willingness to travel globally.