Senior Simulation Engineer — FEA/CFD Expert

Mueller Co.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 79,709 - 109,587; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with 5% Company match

Tuition reimbursement program

100% paid parental leave

Job summary

Mueller Co. is seeking a Design Engineer III – Simulation located in Decatur, Illinois. The ideal candidate will perform finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to support mechanical component design and optimization, delivering high-quality analysis for engineering decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and typically over 7 years of experience in FEA or CFD. Mueller offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience performing FEA and CFD analyses in industrial settings.
• Proficiency in simulation platforms like ANSYS and SolidWorks.
• Collaboration skills in team-oriented environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA and CFD analyses including model setup and post-processing.
• Evaluate mechanical components under various loading conditions.
• Deliver clear analysis results to design and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Strong communication and technical presentation skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Sound engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Typically 7+ years of experience with FEA and/or CFD

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks Simulation

MATLAB

COMSOL

Job description

Mueller Co. is seeking a Design Engineer III – Simulation located in Decatur, Illinois. The ideal candidate will perform finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to support mechanical component design and optimization, delivering high-quality analysis for engineering decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and typically over 7 years of experience in FEA or CFD. Mueller offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.