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Position: Structural Analysis Engineer
Location: Northamptonshire
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Structural Analysis Engineer to join a world-class Formula 1 engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a deep technical skillset, a sharp analytical mind, and a passion for high-performance engineering. You'll work on the structural assessment and optimisation of intricate mechanical and composite structures that play a key role in on-track performance.
Working as part of a fast-paced, collaborative design group, you'll apply advanced engineering principles and practical insight to deliver robust, efficient solutions under tight deadlines and evolving technical demands.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Composite and Mechanical Stress, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivery of optimum race-car parts and assemblies in collaboration with Design Engineers.
- The structural analysis of car and test rig components/assemblies to the required standards making use of both finite element and hand calculations.
- Close collaboration and teamwork with other engineering departments to achieve car performance and reliability goals and objectives.
- Maintaining accurate documentation through the design process in the form of reports including FE results and supporting calculations.
- Supporting the components and assemblies assigned to you through the various stages of life, from inception and design through lab testing and in-service life.
- Supporting the race team during occasional race weekends and track-test events.
What You'll Bring:
- An engineering degree (2:1 minimum grade) with experience in a high-performance engineering industry.
- A knowledge of Motorsport Engineering would be advantageous.
- Thorough understanding of finite element and hand calculation methods.
- Knowledge in fatigue, non-linear material behaviour and contact analysis would be preferable.
- Good demonstrable experience in FEA tools such as Hyperworks and Abaqus with FE-Safe a plus.
- Knowledge in composite materials and FE modelling using software such as Laminate Tools.
- Experience with optimisation tools, Tosca and Optiassist would be highly beneficial.
- Communication and collaboration skills needed to thrive in our exceptional, diverse, no-blame environment.
- An ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently with all members of the organisation.
- Experience of 3DX design is of benefit as well as proficiency in Excel.
Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
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