Senior Mechanical Engineer: Structural & Thermal Analysis

Whelen Engineering; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering in Chester, CT seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to analyze and optimize structural and thermal constraints, and to concept new product enhancements. You will follow the design process from concept initiation through final testing, leveraging core mechanical engineering concepts and continued learning.

The role requires collaboration across Manufacturing, Test, Electrical, and QA teams, with responsibility for multiple components of large projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience (or MS with 5-6+ years).
• Experience with SolidWorks Simulation and SolidWorks Flow Simulation (CFD).
• Background in Structural Analysis & Thermal Analysis.
• FEM experience for stress/deflection, vibration, and fatigue analyses.
• Proficient with Matlab or Python for models and data processing.
• Experience with test-model correlation and characterization of inputs.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for designs from concept to testing.
• Perform FEM and CFD analyses to meet design requirements.
• Predict temperatures and heat transfer via simulations.
• Validate predictions with test-model correlation.
• Collaborate with Environmental Test, Manufacturing, QA, and other teams.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings.
• Stay current with thermal analysis techniques and materials.

Skills

FEM Analysis

SolidWorks Simulation

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Matlab

Python

Thermal Analysis

Structural Analysis

Data Acquisition

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM/PLM software

Job description

Whelen Engineering in Chester, CT seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to analyze and optimize structural and thermal constraints, and to concept new product enhancements. You will follow the design process from concept initiation through final testing, leveraging core mechanical engineering concepts and continued learning.

The role requires collaboration across Manufacturing, Test, Electrical, and QA teams, with responsibility for multiple components of large projects.