Senior Mechanical Engineer: CAE/ANSYS CFD Lead

T.D. Williamson, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TDW is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to perform detailed analysis using ANSYS Workbench, including structural, CFD and thermal assessments. You will verify results against test data, write comprehensive reports, and propose design changes through iterative geometry modifications.

Peer-review and technical presentations of findings are part of the role. The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of CAE experience, with proficiency in SolidWorks/SpaceClaim and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of applicable engineering experience.
• Experience with CAE software (ANSYS preferred).
• Experience performing calculations for engineering design.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, SolidWorks and SpaceClaim preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of complex geometries and systems using ANSYS workbench to evaluate design criteria under given loading conditions.
• Analysis to include structural (elastic and elastic – plastic), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and thermal analysis.
• Verify analysis results against physical testing data to better refine assumptions.
• Write reports to clearly communicate boundary conditions, assumptions, materials, and output of analysis.
• Provide relevant design change recommendations and complete minor geometry modifications during design iterations.
• Peer review analysis and calculations performed by other CAE engineers.
• Provide technical presentations of project progress and new findings.
• Other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

CAE analysis

ANSYS

Structural analysis

CFD

Thermal analysis

Written communication

Peer review

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

TDW is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to perform detailed analysis using ANSYS Workbench, including structural, CFD and thermal assessments. You will verify results against test data, write comprehensive reports, and propose design changes through iterative geometry modifications.

Peer-review and technical presentations of findings are part of the role. The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of CAE experience, with proficiency in SolidWorks/SpaceClaim and