Lead FEA Engineer – Structural Analysis

Baker Hughes
Aberdeen
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Analytical thinking","Decision-making","Stakeholder management"]

Lead structural simulation work to support product development and qualification. Build and validate finite element models using ANSYS Mechanical/Thermal, run linear static, nonlinear, fatigue, dynamic, modal, and thermal-structural analyses, and interpret results to recommend design improvements. Partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Testing, and Project teams, prepare technical documentation, support design reviews, and contribute to failure investigations and continuous improvement of modeling standards and methodologies.

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Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes
2 months ago

Lead FEA Engineer – Structural Analysis

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Job Summary

Lead structural simulation work to support product development and qualification. Build and validate finite element models using ANSYS Mechanical/Thermal, run linear static, nonlinear, fatigue, dynamic, modal, and thermal-structural analyses, and interpret results to recommend design improvements. Partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Testing, and Project teams, prepare technical documentation, support design reviews, and contribute to failure investigations and continuous improvement of modeling standards and methodologies.
Location: Aberdeen
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, validate, and execute finite element analysis (FEA) models using ANSYS Mechanical, Thermal, and related ANSYS applications.
  • •Perform structural assessments using linear static, nonlinear (elastic-plastic), fatigue, dynamic, modal, and thermal-structural coupled analyses.
  • •Interpret simulation results and recommend design improvements to optimize performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
  • •Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Testing, and Project Engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • •Prepare technical documentation including engineering reports, analysis summaries, calculations, and design recommendations.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • •Significant experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural engineering.
  • •Proficiency with ANSYS Mechanical and ANSYS Thermal for structural analysis applications.
  • •Strong understanding of strength of materials, structural mechanics, elasticity/plasticity, and fatigue & fracture mechanics.
  • •Experience developing high-quality finite element models (meshing, validation, convergence) and interpreting complex simulation results for stakeholders.
Experience:Oil & gasEnergyAerospaceAutomotiveHeavy equipment
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering (or related discipline)
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingAnalytical thinkingDecision-makingStakeholder management
Tech Stack:Finite Element Analysis (FEA)FEA modelsANSYS MechanicalANSYS ThermalANSYSPythonAPDLACTMATLABANSYS DiscoverySpaceClaimCreo

Company Brief

Baker Hughes
Provides oilfield equipment, technologies, and services for the energy industry, including drilling, production, and industrial solutions. Serves upstream, midstream, and downstream customers worldwide with products and services focused on efficiency and reliability.
Industry: Energy Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1907
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