Senior Mechanical Engineer
Designs and analyzes mechanical systems for autonomous rail vehicles, focusing on dynamics, structural integrity, and simulations. Requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering with CAD, MBD tools, and FEA expertise, preferably in transportation or railway applications.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze vehicle structures, mechanisms, and actuated systems with a focus on dynamics, kinematics, and structural integrity.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain CAD models for mechanical components and assemblies.
- Conduct multibody dynamics simulations to assess system performance under real-world conditions.
- Perform finite element analysis (FEA) for structural, fatigue, and modal performance.
- Investigate and resolve mechanical failures to improve system reliability.
- Support prototype development, testing, and validation of vehicle components as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on structures, dynamics, simulation, and machine design.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, or similar).
- Experience with multibody dynamics (MBD) simulation tools (Simpack, Adams, or equivalent).
- Expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) and computational simulation.
- Strong understanding of mechanical vibrations, fatigue analysis, and structural mechanics.
- Experience working with mechanical systems in transportation, automotive, or railway applications.
- Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards and safety regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in railway vehicle dynamics, bogie design, or track interaction.
- Knowledge of railway industry standards (EN, UIC, APTA, FRA, or similar).
- Experience with prototyping, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting tools for simulation automation.
Compensation
- Target Salary Range: $150,000—$183,000 USD
Skills
Solidworks, CATIA, Siemens Nx, Simpack, Adams, FEA, Python, MATLAB, Multibody Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis
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