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Paccar Winch Inc. Structural Analysis Engineer - PTC/PNT in Lewisville, Texas
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Date: Aug 29, 2024
Location: Lewisville, TX, US, 75067 Mount Vernon, WA, US, 98273-9671
Company: PACCAR
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 innovation
Preferred 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 preferred
Education
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant field required. M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred
PACCAR 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 more
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR 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.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing. This guideline applies to U.S. locations only.
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