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Senior Vibration Analysis Engineer
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Magic Demirel
As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles.
I am passionate about…
…Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success
…Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry
…Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved
…Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce