Remote FEA Engineer for Heavy Equipment & Crane Systems

Zen Sherpa LLC

Indianapolis (IN)

Remote

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
401(k) plan
Health, dental, vision insurance
Paid holidays and PTO
Disability coverage

Job summary

Zen Sherpa LLC seeks an experienced FEA Analyst to support advanced engineering simulations and mechanical design for heavy equipment and high‑capacity structures. The role focuses on structural mechanics analysis across multiple industries and involves remote work with travel.

The candidate will lead design efforts, develop robust 3D models, conduct hand calculations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Remote-friendly with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in cranes or heavy equipment.
  • Advanced FEA experience, ANSYS strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo.
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

  • Run FEA simulations (linear, nonlinear, buckling, fatigue).
  • Analyze crane structures and lifting components.
  • Create 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo.
  • Lead mechanical design from concept to field deployment.
  • Prepare reports, test plans, and work packs for fabrication.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

FEA analysis
Structural mechanics
Leadership
Problem solving

Education

BSME or MSME

Tools

ANSYS
SolidWorks
Inventor
Creo

Job description

Zen Sherpa LLC seeks an experienced FEA Analyst to support advanced engineering simulations and mechanical design for heavy equipment and high‑capacity structures. The role focuses on structural mechanics analysis across multiple industries and involves remote work with travel.

The candidate will lead design efforts, develop robust 3D models, conduct hand calculations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Remote-friendly with up to 10% travel.

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