FEA Engineer
Xylem
Remote
Key Responsibilities
- Understand and define the engineering problem, project scope, objectives and expected deliverables in coordination with global engineering counterparts.
- Develop an appropriate engineering analysis/simulation approach for assigned projects, seeking guidance for complex or unfamiliar problems as required.
- Independently execute assigned FEA and engineering analysis projects supporting Product Development, Submittal, Sustaining Engineering and field failure investigations.
- Interpret and critically evaluate simulation results, identify potential structural or vibration-related concerns, and provide sound engineering recommendations.
- Perform appropriate hand calculations and engineering assessments to support design decisions and validate/interrogate simulation results.
- Support product design optimization, troubleshooting and resolution of engineering issues, including field failure investigations and vibration-related problems.
- Prepare and communicate engineering calculations, FEA reports and technical deliverables to meet project requirements and applicable engineering standards.
- Coordinate with global and cross-functional teams to discuss analysis requirements, communicate findings, incorporate feedback and complete assigned engineering deliverables.
- Willing to travel to local/global sites for short- to long-duration assignments based on business needs.
- Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics and FEA principles.
- Hands-on experience with ANSYS Mechanical / Workbench or equivalent FEA software.
- Good working knowledge of static structural analysis, including appropriate material properties, boundary conditions, contacts and loading conditions.
- Understanding of material and contact nonlinearities and their appropriate application in FEA.
- Good understanding of vibration fundamentals and structural dynamics.
- Ability to perform engineering hand calculations and critically evaluate FEA results using sound engineering judgment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams.
- Experience with pumps, rotating equipment or other mechanical equipment and vibration-related engineering problems.
- Experience with field failure investigation, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis using FEA and engineering calculations.
- Knowledge of engineering standards such as ASME, API, Hydraulic Institute or equivalent.
- Experience with Creo/NX or other 3D CAD software.
- Full Time M.Tech. / M.E. in Machine Design, Mechanical Engineering or CAD/CAM.
- 2–3 years of relevant hands-on FEA / structural simulation experience in a product development or engineering environment.