Senior FEA Engineer: HyperMesh & Abaqus for Heavy Machinery

Onward Technologies Limited; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Technologies is seeking a highly skilled FEA Engineer to support structural simulation and analysis for heavy machinery products. The ideal candidate will develop finite element models, perform advanced simulations, analyze results, and provide engineering recommendations to improve performance, durability, and reliability across complex designs.

Collaborating with design, validation, and manufacturing teams, you will leverage HPC resources to deliver accurate results and actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with HyperMesh and Abaqus.
• Experience supporting Heavy Machinery or related equipment sectors.
• Strong understanding of finite element modeling and fatigue analyses.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute FEA models independently or with partners.
• Create and validate finite element models using HyperMesh and Abaqus.
• Perform static, modal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses.
• Interpret results and provide engineering recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports detailing methodologies and findings.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Engineering Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HyperMesh

Abaqus

HPC environments

Job description

Onward Technologies is seeking a highly skilled FEA Engineer to support structural simulation and analysis for heavy machinery products. The ideal candidate will develop finite element models, perform advanced simulations, analyze results, and provide engineering recommendations to improve performance, durability, and reliability across complex designs.

Collaborating with design, validation, and manufacturing teams, you will leverage HPC resources to deliver accurate results and actionable