Senior Structural Analyst, FEA & Turbomachinery Expert

Ebara Elliott Energy; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebara Elliott Energy in the United States seeks a senior structural analyst to lead turbomachinery analyses using FEA, develop analytical approaches, and guide engineering teams. The role emphasizes rigorous validation, documentation, and adherence to design criteria, with a track record of independent work and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in structural analysis, extensive ANSYS experience, and strong communication skills to support failure investigations and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience; strong in structural analysis or mechanical design.
• Statics, mechanics of materials, stress analysis, and structural mechanics knowledge.
• Advanced experience with ANSYS Mechanical or similar FEA software.
• CAD knowledge: CREO or equivalent.
• Experience in linear and nonlinear structural analysis (contact, pretension, interference fits, large deformation, material nonlinearities).
• Thermal-structural coupling (transient/steady-state) with temperature-dependent material behavior.
• Pre-stressed modal-to-static analysis; harmonic response is a plus.
• Ability to set loads, BCs, contacts, mesh strategies, and modeling assumptions.
• Evaluate yielding, fracture, fatigue, buckling, joint separation, and failure modes.
• Validate results via hand calculations, equilibrium checks, and mesh convergence.
• Support failure investigations and root-cause analysis; propose corrective designs.
• Familiarity with ASME BPVC and API standards.
• Experience with turbomachinery or rotating equipment is preferred.
• Strong technical communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead structural and finite element analyses of turbomachinery components and systems.
• Develop analytical approaches, evaluate results against design criteria, and provide recommendations.
• Support design evaluations, product development, failure investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop and improve analysis methodologies, procedures, documentation, and standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for engineers and collaborate with senior specialists.
• Progressively develop independence and subject-matter expertise in structural analysis.

Skills

FEA expert

Statics & dynamics

Mechanics of materials

Structural mechanics

ANSYS Mechanical

CAD (CREO)

Linear & nonlinear analysis

Thermal-structural coupling

Pre-stressed modal analysis

Failure analysis

Root-cause analysis

Engineering judgment

ASME BPVC/API awareness

Turbomachinery experience

Technical mentorship

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Mechanics background

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

CREO

Job description

Ebara Elliott Energy in the United States seeks a senior structural analyst to lead turbomachinery analyses using FEA, develop analytical approaches, and guide engineering teams. The role emphasizes rigorous validation, documentation, and adherence to design criteria, with a track record of independent work and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in structural analysis, extensive ANSYS experience, and strong communication skills to support failure investigations and