Senior Structural Engineer - Heavy Machinery & FEA Expert

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Peoria (IL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to design, analyze, and validate mechanical structures and components for heavy equipment applications. You will develop 3D models, perform FEA, and collaborate across manufacturing, testing, and supplier teams.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA proficiency, GD&T expertise, and a track record in structural validation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, structural, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience for mid/senior level.
• Strong CAD and FEA software proficiency.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerances, materials, welding, machining.
• Experience with heavy equipment or machinery is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop structural designs and 3D models for frames, brackets, chassis, enclosures, platforms, and other mechanical structures.
• Perform structural calculations and FEA to evaluate stress, deformation, fatigue, buckling, and factor of safety under various loading conditions.
• Prepare and review drawings, GD&T, tolerances, material specifications, and design documentation.
• Perform load calculations and structural analysis considering static, dynamic, impact, vibration, and operating conditions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, electrical, hydraulics, suppliers, and project engineering teams to develop production-ready designs.
• Conduct design reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for structural failures, quality issues, and field problems.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and design verification and incorporate test results into product improvements.
• Optimize designs for weight, cost, strength, durability, manufacturability, and assembly while following engineering standards.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to resolve fabrication, welding, machining, casting, and sheet-metal-related issues.
• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, design changes, and ECN/ECR activities throughout the product development lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Creo/SolidWorks

FEA tools

GD&T

Tolerances

Materials knowledge

Welding

Machining

Structural analysis

Testing & validation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/structural engineering

Tools

Creo Simulate

ANSYS

Nastran

CAT / JD PLM

Jobbeschreibung

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to design, analyze, and validate mechanical structures and components for heavy equipment applications. You will develop 3D models, perform FEA, and collaborate across manufacturing, testing, and supplier teams.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA proficiency, GD&T expertise, and a track record in structural validation.