Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Structural Analysis Engineer
Job Summary:
Our client in Lewisville, TX is looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer. This is a contract position.
This position is located within the Advanced Technologies organization at the Technical Center with a focus on structural analysis for durability, stiffness, and strength. Responsibilities include working directly with engineering teams to analyze engineering designs, to predict designs viability and to provide recommendations. The person will also engage with internal teams in collaborative projects and provide guidance as a technical expert.
- Analyze components, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and full vehicle using FEA tools (such as ABAQUS, LSDYNA), Fatigue life calculations tools (such as n-code, FE-safe), and validate the models with test correlations
- Manage projects by accepting requests, creating plans, and executing per department procedures, including writing reports
- Work cooperatively with project requestors to create durable components and assemblies
- Work with other Technical Center departments to gather appropriate data required for projects
- Develop and refine department analysis procedures and processes through method development and capability enhancements.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience with Implicit (static and dynamic analysis) and explicit analysis
- Working knowledge of pre- and post-processors (Hypermesh, ANSA), FEA software (ABAQUS, LSDYNA), and fatigue life calculators (n-code, FE-safe)
- Solid understanding of fatigue theory
- Project management skills
- Excellent documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated for challenges and innovation
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant field required. M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred
Preferred:
- Interest or experience with multi-body dynamics and vehicle dynamics
- Interest or experience with explicit analysis such as crash or drop
- Scripting experience - Python preferred
- Experience with CAD software – PTC Creo preferred
How You Will Be Successful:
- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business “First”
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
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