Senior Vibration Analysis Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Vibration Analysis Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting *REMOTE* contract Senior Vibration Analysis Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform vibration analyses of reactor components using both classical tool such as Mathcad, and finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ANSYS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform static and dynamic analysis using both linear and non-linear approach with FEA software.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to establish and optimize nuclear components design consistent with required functional and safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain documents of analysis results and design solutions.
• Perform peer review to maintain the expected quality standard as per the engineering quality assurance plan.
• Assist the Team Manager and Senior Manager when necessary.
• Mentor the engineers and team members as necessary to build a skilled and confident team.
• Work as a technical point of contact for various focus tasks.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from accredited university. Aerospace, Nuclear, and Civil Engineering degrees are also considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a B.S. degree, or 8 years with M.S. degree, or 5 years with Ph.D. degree.
• Proficient in FEA for Seismic, Acoustic, Vibration, and Mechanical Structures.
• Highly skilled on commercial mechanical analysis/modeling tools with emphasis on ANSYS and SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of failure mechanisms, fracture mechanics, and fatigue failure.
• Hands-on experience in seismic analysis of equipment or components; in particular, experience with response spectrum and time history modeling techniques in accordance with the requirements of ASCE 4, and/or ASCE 43 is highly desirable.
• Working experience with pressure equipment design codes and standards such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Div. 1 and 5, Section VIII Div. 2, Process Piping analysis code B31.1 and B31.3 is highly desirable.
• Experienced with conceptual design and sizing for equipment and structural components through basic calculation and utilizing Mathcad.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative teamwork is highly desired.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• The Ideal Candidate
• Possess depth of knowledge on structural component analysis under vibration such as acoustic induced, flow induced (vortex shedding, turbulent buffeting, etc.), and mechanical induced.
• Highly skilled performing finite element analysis of reactor components using Ansys workbench and/or APDL.
• Experienced with implementing and interpretation of ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code Section III and/or Section VIII.
• Thorough understanding of code and standards requirements related to the seismic design of equipment (i.e., ASCE 4, ASCE 43).
• Working knowledge of computer code development and knowledgeable in programming tools such as Python.
• Working experience utilizing Mathcad.
• Five plus years of previous experience in the nuclear industry.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Part Time)
• Pay Rate Range: $84-$100/hr.
• Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.