Mechanical Engineer - Structural Specialist

Location
Farmington, CT, US
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Compensation
$100k – $120k

About this role

 

ebm-papst, Inc.

Job Description

Department: Research and Development

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Structural Specialist

Reports to: Product Development Team Manager

Summary: This role serves as a technical specialist with a focus on providing structural design support within a cross-functional product development team. providing data-driven analysis and recommendations that influence design decisions, product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability.

Essential Job Functions: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following: 

  • Lead the development of advanced FEA methodologies to assess structural integrity, performance, and durability of engineering systems.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to define analysis requirements and ensure alignment with product specifications and performance goals.
  • Conduct complex simulations using industry-standard FEA software (e.g., ANSYS) to evaluate mechanical performance under various loading conditions.
  • Investigate innovative methods of reducing and/or shifting resonance frequencies for flexible and rigid mounting conditions.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers in FEA best practices, modeling techniques, and interpretation of results.
  • Employ strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, ensure the efficient use of resources, and meet deadlines.
  • Present findings to stakeholders, translating technical analyses into actionable recommendations for design improvements.
  • Utilize modeling software (e.g. Creo Parametric) to build and manage CAD models during the design process.
  • Lead and support design solutions comprised of components made of sheet metal, plastics, and other materials.
  • Manage component creation and tracking via SAP to support assembly builds and orders.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to procure samples and production prototypes.
  • This role prefers up to 20% travel domestical and internationally for technical and supplier collaboration.

Recommended Education and/or Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in FEA, with a proven track record of leading complex simulation projects.
  • Strong knowledge of material behavior, failure mechanisms, and numerical methods used in FEA.
  • Expertise in interpreting simulation results and providing engineering insights for design optimization.

All Employees / Interns are expected to:

  • Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational core values of Efficiency, Enthusiasm & Humanity
  • Contribute to building a positive work environment. 
  • Report for work consistently and on time. 
  • Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees. 

Benefits: Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; HSA options; life and disability insurance; voluntary supplemental benefits; a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions; and paid time off.

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Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • HSA options
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off