Design Analysis Engineer - Entry Level

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Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

OVERVIEW: Entry-Level and Early-Career Design Engineering position with an emphasis on applied computer aided engineering (CAE). The Design Analyst 1 will support general mechanical design and release tasks using commercial CAD software and PDM systems as well as modeling, simulation, testing, data analysis, and reporting tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SKILLS:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to all the following:

  • Mechanical Systems Packaging, Design, and Release

  • Vehicle systems and component concept development and packaging using parametric solids CAD modeling

  • Development of mechanism geometry and package clearances for articulation

  • Verify packaging requirements and clearances to Pratt & Miller standards, per system

  • Support manufacturing by answering questions and responding to ECRs

  • Prepare project status reports

  • Utilize data from, provide data to, and interact with Pratt & Miller functional departments

  • Mechanical Systems Analysis and Testing

  • Mechanical system modeling and simulation (CAE)

  • Application of linear-static and nonlinear Finite Element Analysis in design and optimization

  • Laboratory testing, data analysis and signal processing

  • Use automotive experience to add value to the customers engineering process (i.e. validation and testing support)

  • Prepare and present analysis and test reports

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

  • B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering

  • 1-3 years’ experience applying finite methods analysis techniques in the motorsports, automotive, mobility, aerospace, or defense industry (relevant academic experience, such as FSAE or supervised research projects, may be considered as a partial substitute)

  • Experience (1+ years) with at least one commercial FEA package

    • Examples: ANSYS, Altair Optistruct/RADIOSS, LS-DYNA, Nastran

  • Familiarity with CFD may be considered in lieu of FEA

  • Familiarity with 1D simulation tools (e.g. Dymola, MATLAB Simulink) will also be considered

  • Experience (1+ years) with at least one commercial CAD system

    • Examples: Siemens NX, PTC Creo, Catia, Solidworks

  • Experience (1+ years) with a Math programming language

    • Examples: MATLAB, C++, VBA, Python

  • Proficiency with common Microsoft Office software products (or another vendor equivalent)

  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • M.S. or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Science and Engineering

  • The ideal candidate will be able to work seamlessly across different software platforms

  • Experience with the Altair Hyperworks Suite (HyperMesh, HyperView, HyperGraph)

  • Specific experience or academic background with mechanics of materials, vibrations, metal fatigue, finite element or volume analysis, fracture mechanics, and/or fluid dynamics

  • Experience designing, instrumenting, conducting, and post-processing materials, structures, and/or crash testing

  • Additional consideration will be given for specific education or expertise in:

  • Engineering vehicle systems (chassis, suspension, body, engine, driveline, etc)

  • Part design, release, and manufacturing

  • Composite structures analysis

  • Optimization methods and software for engineering problems

  • Frequency response analysis methods

  • Explicit nonlinear analysis methods

  • Proposal writing, cost estimating and contract development

  • Computer software and hardware considerations for CAE, including cloud computing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Stress will occasionally occur.

  • May be required to support prototype build and test activities.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

  • Approximately 45 hrs per week averaged over the course of each year

  • Start times vary according to project and individual, typically between 6a and 9a

  • Scheduled meetings are typically contained between 7a and 5p

  • Working hours are typically contained between 6a and 7p

  • Working hours outside of these ranges may be required in extenuating circumstances

Working Environment

  • Work will typically be performed in an office environment.

  • On-site support during prototype builds and testing may be required.

  • Travel (up to 10%) may be required for customer and supplier meetings, off-site training, off-site testing, and attendance at industry conferences.

  • The essential duties of this position can generally be fulfilled working from home, and this may be requested due to COVID-19.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess but not limited to all the following:

  • Be a team player

  • Have great attention to detail

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong work ethic and pride in their work

This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident or ability to meet licensure requirements.

Pratt Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.