Structural Analysis Engineer - PTC/PNT
Company: PACCAR
Location: Lewisville
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Position Summary: This position is located within the Advanced
Technologies organization at the PACCAR Technical Center with a
focus on structural analysis for durability, stiffness, and
strength. Responsibilities include working directly with Kenworth
and Peterbilt engineering teams to analyze engineering designs, to
predict designs viability and to provide recommendations. The
person will also engage with internal teams in collaborative
projects and provide guidance as a technical expert. Job Functions
/ Responsibilities
- Analyze components, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and full
vehicle using FEA tools (such as ABAQUS, LSDYNA), Fatigue life
calculations tools (such as n-code, FE-safe), and validate the
models with test correlations
- Manage projects by accepting requests, creating plans, and
executing per department procedures, including writing reports
- Work cooperatively with project requestors to create durable
components and assemblies
- Work with other Technical Center departments to gather
appropriate data required for projects
- Develop and refine department analysis procedures and processes
through method development and capability enhancements.Required
Qualifications & Skills
- 3+ years of experience with Implicit (static and dynamic
analysis) and explicit analysis
- Working knowledge of pre- and post-processors (Hypermesh,
ANSA), FEA software (ABAQUS, LSDYNA), and fatigue life calculators
(n-code, FE-safe)
- Solid understanding of fatigue theory
- Project management skills
- Excellent documentation, presentation, and interpersonal
skills
- Self-motivated for challenges and innovationPreferred
Qualifications & Skills
- Interest or experience with multi-body dynamics and vehicle
dynamics
- Interest or experience with explicit analysis such as crash or
drop
- Scripting experience - Python preferred
- Experience with CAD software - PTC Creo
preferredEducationBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or
relevant field required. M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferredPACCAR is an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
PACCAR Benefits As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of
benefit options including:
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after
retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days
(additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of
service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account
(HSA)
- Paid short-and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning,
financial counseling and moreAdditional Job Board InformationPACCAR
is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and
E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth
and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation
factors including your education, training, or experience. The
salary range for the Structural Analysis Engineer $96,700 -
$151,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full
range of benefit options listed above.#LI-NC1
Keywords: PACCAR, Allen , Structural Analysis Engineer - PTC/PNT, Engineering , Lewisville, Texas
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