Lead FEA Engineer – Structural Analysis

Lead FEA Engineer Structural Analysis
Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges through advanced simulation and structural analysis

Are you passionate about applying Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to improve product performance ensure structural integrity and support the development of innovative energy technologies

Join a team that delivers innovative engineering solutions

Our Well Systems team develops industry-leading technologies that enable safe reliable and efficient operations across the energy sector. Through advanced engineering analysis and simulation we help design and qualify products capable of operating in some of the worlds most demanding environments.
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As a Lead FEA Engineer Structural Analysis you will be responsible for performing structural assessments and simulation activities to support product development qualification and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Design Engineering Manufacturing Testing and Project teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet performance reliability and compliance requirements.

As a Lead FEA Engineer Structural Analysis you will be responsible for:

• Developing FEA Models: Creating validating and executing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models using ANSYS Mechanical Thermal and associated ANSYS applications.
• Performing Structural Assessments: Conducting linear static nonlinear (elastic-plastic) fatigue dynamic modal and thermal-structural coupled analyses to evaluate product performance and structural integrity.
• Providing Engineering Recommendations: Interpreting simulation results and recommending design improvements to optimize performance manufacturability reliability and cost.
• Supporting Product Development: Collaborating with Design Manufacturing Testing and Project Engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Preparing Technical Documentation: Developing detailed engineering reports analysis summaries calculations and design recommendations.
• Supporting Design Reviews: Providing technical guidance on structural integrity material behavior fatigue performance failure modes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Driving Engineering Excellence: Developing and maintaining simulation methodologies modeling standards best practices and analysis procedures.
• Ensuring Compliance: Performing analyses in accordance with customer requirements industry regulations engineering standards and internal design processes.
• Supporting Failure Investigations: Participating in root cause investigations and engineering assessments to identify and prevent product failures.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: Supporting initiatives that improve simulation capability engineering efficiency product quality and organizational effectiveness.

• Have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Have significant experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural engineering.
• Demonstrate proficiency with ANSYS Mechanical and ANSYS Thermal for structural analysis applications.
• Have a strong understanding of:
  • Strength of Materials
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Elasticity and Plasticity
  • Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
  • Material Behaviour and Failure Modes
• Have experience developing high-quality finite element models including meshing techniques validation methods and convergence studies.
• Be able to interpret complex simulation results and communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Have experience preparing technical documentation engineering calculations and analysis reports.
• Demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Have experience assessing complex assemblies subjected to static dynamic thermal and fatigue loading conditions.
• Be able to balance engineering accuracy project schedules and business objectives.

• Have a Masters degree in Mechanical Structural or Aerospace Engineering.
• Have experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python APDL ACT or MATLAB
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• Have experience conducting design optimization and parametric studies.
• Have familiarity with CAD and simulation tools including ANSYS Discovery Space Claim and Creo
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• Have experience working within regulated industries such as Oil & Gas Energy Aerospace Defence Automotive or Heavy Equipment.
• Hold Chartered Engineer status (IMechE) or equivalent professional accreditation (preferred).