Structural Finite Element Analyst - Airfoils

Power Systems Hanwha; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LRP Media Group is looking for a Senior Structures Engineer to lead structural analysis of Industrial Gas Turbine Engine components and systems. The role includes performing hand calculations and generating FEA models in ANSYS and/or Abaqus. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in gas turbine component analysis and a degree in Engineering. Strong communication skills and ability to mentor younger engineers are essential. The position is based in Jupiter, FL and offers a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in gas turbine component structural analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering required.
• Experience with CAD modeling and FEA software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis of Industrial Gas Turbine Engine components.
• Perform hand calculations for evaluation of structural problems.
• Generate FEA models in ANSYS and/or Abaqus.
• Define and apply boundary conditions for analyses.
• Document results and mentor younger engineers.

Skills

5+ years of experience in gas turbine component structural analysis

General knowledge of turbomachinery component design

Experience in CAD modeling

Strong analytical decision-making skills

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes

Experience with FEA software (ANSYS/Abaqus)

Effective communication skills

Technical computer capability (C++, VBA)

Education

BS, MS or PhD degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

POSITION: Senior Structures Engineer

LOCATION: Jupiter, FL

STATUS: Salary Exempt

Job Summary

Leads structural analysis of Industrial Gas Turbine Engine components and systems to assess component durability, identify design shortfalls, identify potential design improvements, and assess risk. The candidate must demonstrate a team-focused and proactive approach to problem solving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hand calculations for evaluation of simple structural problems
• FEA Model generation in ANSYS and/or Abaqus
• Defining and applying boundary conditions appropriate for each analysis
• Model execution to assess component life including LCF, Creep, and Modal analysis of gas turbine rotating and static hardware
• Post-processing model results
• Ability to make CAD changes to iterate with other disciplines and improve designs
• Results documentation
• Mentoring younger engineers

Minimum Requirements

Education & Training

• BS, MS or PhD degree in Mechanical, Aero Space, or Aeronautical Engineering.

Skills / Experience

• 5+ years of experience in gas turbine component structural analysis.
• General knowledge of turbomachinery component design, assemblies, and manufacturing.
• Experience in CAD modeling.
• Strong analytical decision-making and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes, general machining and fabrication.
• Experience with FEA software preferred (ANSYS/Abaqus).
• Experience presenting technical topics to peers, higher management, and customers.
• Candidate must be effective in communicating and decision-making.
• Candidate must have effective organizational skills.
• Candidate must have the ability to work multiple assignments effectively.
• Technical computer capability required (C++, VBA, etc.)
• Travel is required on an as needed basis.

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