Structural Finite Element Analyst - Airfoils

Hanwha Power; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Power in New York is seeking a skilled engineer to lead structural analysis of Industrial Gas Turbine Engine components. The role involves conducting evaluations through FEA and CAD modeling.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are essential for success in this position, alongside familiarity with FEA software like ANSYS or Abaqus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in gas turbine component structural analysis.
• Experience in CAD modeling and FEA software preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hand calculations for structural evaluations.
• Generate FEA models in ANSYS and/or Abaqus.
• Define and apply boundary conditions for analyses.
• Assess gas turbine component life through various analyses.

Skills

Gas turbine component structural analysis

CAD modeling

Analytical decision-making

FEA software knowledge

Education

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

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

C++

VBA

Job description

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

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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
• Ability to make CAD changes to iterate with other disciplines and improve designs

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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