Senior FEA/Structural Engineer - MEWP Durability

Productive Resources

Hagerstown (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

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Job summary

Productive Resources is seeking an experienced FEA/Structural Analysis Engineer to join our engineering team for a customer facility in Hagerstown, MD. You will serve as a technical expert in structural analysis, finite element analysis, multibody dynamics, and fatigue analysis for mobile equipment such as booms, scissor lifts, vertical lifts, telehandlers, and other material-handling machinery.

The role involves developing and validating simulations from concept through to actionable design

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
5 years of experience performing structural FEA or a comparable level of advanced engineering analysis experience.
Strong understanding of engineering mechanics, structural behavior, material properties, stress analysis, and failure modes.
Hands-on experience developing and interpreting finite element models.
Experience with linear static and modal analysis; experience with nonlinear analysis is strongly preferred.
Ability to translate real-world operating conditions into appropriate engineering load cases and boundary conditions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Ability to work independently on complex engineering problems while collaborating effectively with design and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structural components and systems, including booms, scissors, vertical structures, frames, and other load-bearing components.
Develop finite element models, including geometry preparation, meshing, material properties, boundary conditions, load application, and model validation.
Perform linear static, nonlinear static, modal/normal modes, and dynamic analyses to evaluate structural performance.
Analyze telehandler structures and components using appropriate finite element methods, including explicit analysis for impact and protective-structure applications.
Interpret FEA results and identify areas of high stress, excessive deformation, instability, or other potential failure modes.
Work with design engineers to recommend design modifications and optimize components for strength, weight, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
Perform Multibody Dynamics (MBD) simulations to evaluate general machine motion, component interactions, dynamic loading, and system behavior.
Develop and incorporate flexible-body models into multibody simulations where appropriate.
Extract loads from MBD simulations for use in FEA, component sizing, and structural design.
Perform classical engineering calculations and preliminary component sizing using MathCAD Prime or similar engineering calculation tools.
Evaluate regulatory and customer-required load combinations, particularly for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
Prepare engineering calculations, stress reports, and technical documentation supporting regulatory and product approvals.
Perform fatigue and durability analyses to estimate component life based on expected duty cycles and operating conditions.
Support correlation and validation of analytical models using physical test data when available.
Communicate analysis results clearly to engineering teams, management, and other stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and expertise on structural analysis methods, modeling practices, and simulation results.