Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA

RFA Engineering; Mossville, East Peoria, Mapleton (IL, IL, IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k & Roth 401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA to support product design and development through finite element and thermo-mechanical analysis. You will develop simulation models, perform structural and thermal analyses, interpret results, and collaborate with design and test teams to improve product performance, durability, and reliability.

This position operates onsite at our customer's world-class facility and offers a full benefit package with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional experience with finite element analysis or structural simulation.
• Understanding of mechanics of materials, stress analysis, fatigue, and heat transfer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical results and recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment.
• Experience with ABAQUS, NASTRAN, HyperMesh, Simcenter 3D, or similar FEA software.
• Graduate-level coursework or advanced knowledge of solid mechanics, fatigue, heat transfer, or related topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute finite element models for mechanical components and systems.
• Gather geometry, loads, boundary conditions, material properties, and other required analysis inputs.
• Perform structural, thermal, fatigue, and thermo-mechanical analyses.
• Interpret simulation results and identify opportunities to improve product performance, durability, and reliability.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend improvements.
• Support investigation and resolution of product and component issues.
• Document analysis methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design, simulation, test, and product engineering teams.
• Improve simulation tools, methods, automation, and analysis processes.
• Manage multiple analysis projects and priorities simultaneously.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Strong attention to detail

Clear communication of technical结果

Collaborative engineering

Education

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

NASTRAN

HyperMesh

Simcenter 3D

Job description

RFA Engineering ( www.rfamec.com ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an entry-level to experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit packagelisted below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA

Senior Mechanical Engineer will support product design and development through finite element and thermo-mechanical analysis of mechanical components and systems. This position will develop simulation models, perform structural and thermal analyses, interpret results, and collaborate with design and test teams to improve product performance, durability, and reliability.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute finite element models for mechanical components and systems.
• Gather geometry, loads, boundary conditions, material properties, and other required analysis inputs.
• Perform structural, thermal, fatigue, and thermo-mechanical analyses.
• Interpret simulation results and identify opportunities to improve product performance, durability, and reliability.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend improvements.
• Support investigation and resolution of product and component issues.
• Document analysis methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design, simulation, test, and product engineering teams.
• Improve simulation tools, methods, automation, and analysis processes.
• Manage multiple analysis projects and priorities simultaneously.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional experience with finite element analysis or structural simulation.
• Understanding of mechanics of materials, stress analysis, fatigue, and heat transfer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical results and recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ABAQUS, NASTRAN, HyperMesh, Simcenter 3D, or similar FEA software.
• Experience with structural, thermal, fatigue, or thermo-mechanical analysis.
• Experience with linear elastic and plastic material analysis.
• Experience with Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue (TMF).
• Experience analyzing components subjected to high mechanical loads and temperatures.
• Experience with bolt, gasket, contact, or creep analysis.
• Experience with engines, power systems, machinery, heavy equipment, or other complex mechanical products.
• Experience correlating simulation results with physical test data.
• Experience working with designers to optimize component geometry and product performance.
• Graduate-level coursework or advanced knowledge of solid mechanics, fatigue, heat transfer, or related topics.
• Interest in simulation automation, AI-enabled analysis methods, or improving engineering simulation processes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$110,000 - Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• TelaDoc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors of Science or better in Industrial Engineering or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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