Structural Analyst – FEA for Marine Mechanical Components

Job Title: Structural Analyst – FEA for Marine Mechanical Components

Job Summary:

The Junior Structural Analyst supports the simulation and analysis of marine mechanical components using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role focuses on evaluating stresses, deformations, and fatigue life of shipboard structures and mechanical assemblies. The analyst helps ensure components meet design requirements, classification rules, and performance expectations in marine environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in building and running FEA models of marine mechanical components (e.g., brackets, supports, housings, flanges)

• Conduct basic linear static, modal, and thermal simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation)

• Help prepare load cases, boundary conditions, and material properties for marine applications

• Support fatigue life assessments and stress evaluations under wave loads, vibration, or cyclic loading

• Contribute to verification of design concepts through correlation of analysis and test data

• Participate in design reviews and propose improvements based on simulation outcomes

• Document analysis procedures and results clearly for reports and design records

• Collaborate with design, structural, and manufacturing teams to implement analysis feedback into design updates

• Learn relevant classification and marine standards (e.g., DNV, ABS, ISO)

Key Focus Areas:

• Finite Element Modeling and simulation of marine mechanical components

• Stress, deflection, and fatigue analysis

• Analysis support for design validation and compliance

• Exposure to marine classification rules and real-world load conditions

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or related field (required)

Experience:

• 0–2 years of experience in structural analysis or FEA (internships or academic projects acceptable)

• Exposure to marine or heavy industrial components is a plus

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, NX Nastran, SolidWorks Simulation)

• Basic understanding of stress analysis, fatigue, and materials behavior

• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX)

• Working knowledge of Excel or MATLAB for data post-processing

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Eagerness to learn and apply engineering fundamentals to practical challenges

• Attention to detail in modeling and result interpretation

• Clear written and verbal communication skills