Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA & Structural Integrity

Applied Technical Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years of FEA experience using SolidWorks Simulation to support the design, analysis, testing, and validation of mechanical systems and structures.

The ideal candidate will perform structural, thermal, fatigue, and vibration analyses, interpreting results to optimize product performance, reliability, and safety.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on FEA experience using SolidWorks Simulation.
• Strong knowledge of linear and nonlinear static analysis, fatigue, thermal, modal and vibration analysis, buckling, and contact/assembly interactions.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD modeling and drawing development.
• Knowledge of mechanics of materials, strength of materials, structural design, and material properties and failure modes.
• Experience generating professional engineering calculations and technical reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Perform detailed FEA simulations to evaluate structural integrity, stress, deflection, fatigue life, and thermal performance.
• Validate analytical models through testing, calculations, and engineering judgment.
• Support product development from concept through manufacturing and field implementation.
• Generate engineering reports documenting assumptions, methodologies, results, and recommendations.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable industry standards and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, manufacturing personnel, and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Conduct root cause analysis of mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in material selection, weld evaluations, and design optimization efforts.
• Support prototype testing, inspection activities, and design verification programs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to project teams.

Skills

FEA with SolidWorks

SolidWorks CAD

Engineering calculations

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Inventor Nastran

Job description

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years of FEA experience using SolidWorks Simulation to support the design, analysis, testing, and validation of mechanical systems and structures.

The ideal candidate will perform structural, thermal, fatigue, and vibration analyses, interpreting results to optimize product performance, reliability, and safety.