Senior Simulation Engineer

Zodiac Solutions, Inc; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer to support complex engineering projects involving product performance, durability, reliability, and CAE simulation.

The role focuses on leading structural analyses (FEA), thermal and thermo-mechanical work, and fatigue assessments, using tools like Abaqus or ANSYS Mechanical. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and document results in technical reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in structural FEA, including nonlinear analysis and contact modeling.
• Experience with thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis and fatigue/durability assessment.
• Proficiency in Abaqus or ANSYS Mechanical.
• Experience with pre/post-processing tools such as HyperMesh, SimLab, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural FEA, thermal, thermo-mechanical, and durability analyses.
• Conduct coupled CFD/heat-transfer and structural simulations as required.
• Perform HCF, LCF, and TMF fatigue assessments.
• Interpret simulation results, identify critical stresses/failure modes, and recommend design improvements.
• Support new product development, issue resolution, and design improvement projects.
• Collaborate with design, testing, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Prepare technical reports documenting analysis methods, assumptions, results, and conclusions.

Skills

FEA

Thermal analysis

Thermo-mechanical analysis

Fatigue/durability

Nonlinear analysis

Contact modeling

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS Mechanical

HyperMesh

SimLab

Job description

Job Title: Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer

Role: Full-time

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced Performance / Simulation / Application Engineer to support complex engineering projects involving product performance, durability, reliability, and CAE simulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform structural FEA, thermal, thermo-mechanical, and durability analyses.
• Conduct coupled CFD/heat-transfer and structural simulations as required.
• Perform HCF, LCF, and TMF fatigue assessments.
• Interpret simulation results, identify critical stresses/failure modes, and recommend design improvements.
• Support new product development, issue resolution, and design improvement projects.
• Collaborate with design, testing, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Prepare technical reports documenting analysis methods, assumptions, results, and conclusions.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong experience in structural FEA, including nonlinear analysis and contact modeling.
• Experience with thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis and fatigue/durability assessment.
• Proficiency in Abaqus or ANSYS Mechanical.
• Experience with pre/post-processing tools such as HyperMesh, SimLab, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to handle complex engineering assignments and provide technical recommendations.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of engine loading, kinematics, durability, and high-temperature material behavior.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, welding, and heat treatment.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or FORTRAN for simulation automation.
• Experience with fatigue/durability tools such as fe-safe.