Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA Analysis & Test
Core
Perform assembly-level mechanical FEA simulations, conduct physical testing, and correlate data to validate autonomous vehicle hardware designs.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (FEA/CAE)
Builds
Autonomous ground transportation hardware for commercial trucking and public sector applications
Domain
Autonomous vehicles / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Non-linear static and dynamic FEA analysis, Modal analysis, Shock analysis, Random vibration analysis, Failure mode identification, Design guidance, Test procedure development, Fixture development, Root-cause analysis, Data acquisition system operation, Solid mechanics fundamentals, Structural dynamics, Materials science
Preferred skills
Thermal simulation, CFD simulation, CAD design (NX, Catia, Creo)
Technologies
ANSYS, SolidWorks, Data acquisition systems (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges)
Responsibilities
Perform assembly-level mechanical FEA simulations, Conduct or supervise testing and correlate data to FEA models, Write test procedures, Develop custom fixtures for testing, Support root-cause analysis of field issues, Manage relationships with testing facilities and suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC