FEA Analyst, Mechanical Engineer

🕒 January 6

🌽 Illinois, Iowa, +3 more states – Remote

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💵 $120k - $140k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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Zen Sherpa LLC

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1 - 10 employees

💼 Consulting

🤝 B2B

🎯 Recruiter

Consulting • B2B • Recruitment

Zen Sherpa LLC is a business consulting firm that specializes in supporting organizations in their next business adventure. With over 20 years of experience in business management and engineering management, the company provides specialized technical recruitment services, product development, and product management. Zen Sherpa LLC collaborates with clients to develop tailored plans to address their unique business needs.

📋 Description

• Perform FEA simulations including linear, nonlinear, contact, buckling, fatigue, and large-deflection analyses using ANSYS or similar tools • Analyze and validate crane structures, lifting beams, rigging components, and heavy mechanical systems • Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo • Conduct hand calculations to verify FEA results and support design decisions • Lead mechanical design from concept through prototype, testing, and field implementation • Support customers with rapid engineering assessments and problem-solving • Generate engineering reports, test plans, and work packs for fabrication and field execution • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, fabricators, and field technicians • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews and process improvements • Work remotely while occasionally traveling to customer sites, fabrication shops, test facilities, or field locations

🎯 Requirements

• BSME and 10+ years of experience, or MSME and 5+ years of hands-on, demonstrated FEA experience analyzing major components of mobile or stationary heavy equipment • 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy mechanical equipment • Advanced FEA experience; ANSYS strongly preferred • Strong background in structural mechanics, weldments, heavy steel structures, and load-bearing systems • Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Pro/E/Creo • Ability to produce well-documented calculations, FEA reports, and design packages • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder • Ability to travel up to approximately 10% • Preferred: experience designing cranes, hoists, lifting beams, gantries, or high-capacity structures • Preferred: experience with hydraulic or mechanical powertrain systems • Preferred: familiarity with offshore, industrial, or construction lifting environments • Preferred: knowledge of ASME B30, API, DNV, ABS, or similar standards • Preferred: hands-on exposure to fabrication, testing, or field commissioning

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: An attractive base salary, commensurate with experience. • Paid holidays, PTO, and flexible time off • 401(k) plan • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage • Short-term and long-term disability plans