Job Requirements Role Description: Senior Structural Simulation Engineer
A key priority for this position is the enhancement of analysis workflows, with a specific focus on driving efficiency through scripting-based automation. This role requires a professional who can maintain high standards of precision while demonstrating the flexibility needed to adapt to evolving project requirements. - Key Responsibilities
- Perform advanced Finite Element Analyses (FEA) on structural and mechanical components
- Define realistic boundary conditions, load cases and modelling strategies
- Carry out:
- Linear and non-linear analyses
- Contact modelling (bonded, frictional, etc.)
- Large deformation analyses (when required)
- Perform energetic analyses, including:
- Modal analysis
- Harmonic response analysis
- Interpret simulation results with strong engineering judgement, identifying:
- Critical areas (hotspots)
- Stress concentrations
- Potential failure modes
Technical Requirements (mandatory)
- Ability to:
- Build reliable FEM models
- Perform sanity checks and validation of results
- Identify modelling errors and inconsistencies
- Software Proficiency:
- Expert knowledge of ANSYS Workbench
- Expert knowledge ANSYS APDL.
Proficiency in APDL scripting and automation is mandatory.
- Solid understanding of:
- Structural mechanics
- Nonlinear behavior
- Contact mechanics
- Industry Background:
- Power & Energy and Oil & gas
- Turbomachinery Experience: Deep knowledge of auxiliary systems, baseplates, and rotating equipment (Expanders/Compressors).
- Languages: Full professional proficiency in English.
Additional Valuable Skills
- Experience with thermo-mechanical analysis and fatigue assessment.
- Familiarity with CAD tools (SpaceClaim, NX, SolidWorks).
- Programming skills in Python applied to simulation workflows.
Codes and Standards
- Familiarity with international design standards such as: ASCE 7, International Building Code DNV
- Ability to evaluate: Seismic loads, Wind loads, Site-specific design conditions
Soft Skills
- Problem-solving attitude
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of analyses
- Clear communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Leadership and tutoring abilities
Work Experience Software Proficiency:
- Expert knowledge of ANSYS Workbench
- Expert knowledge ANSYS APDL. Proficiency in APDL scripting and automation is mandatory.