Senior Simulation Engineer – FEA/CFD & Design Lead

Mueller Co.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 94,067 - 129,329; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with 5% Company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Mueller Co. in Decatur, Illinois is seeking a Design Engineer IV – Simulation to serve as a senior technical lead in performing advanced FEA and CFD analyses for mechanical designs. The role requires expertise in engineering judgment, and a proactive contribution to safety-critical applications.

With a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a chance to work on impactful projects that ensure clean water distribution. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years of experience performing high-complexity FEA and CFD.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving simulation work.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex FEA and CFD analyses evaluating mechanical components.
• Define simulation strategies and modeling approaches for high-risk cases.
• Lead technical discussions and influence design decisions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical leadership skills

Expert-level engineering judgement

Excellent design skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree (MS or PhD)

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

SolidWorks Simulation

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Abaqus

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Mueller Co. in Decatur, Illinois is seeking a Design Engineer IV – Simulation to serve as a senior technical lead in performing advanced FEA and CFD analyses for mechanical designs. The role requires expertise in engineering judgment, and a proactive contribution to safety-critical applications.

With a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a chance to work on impactful projects that ensure clean water distribution. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience.