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Smart Wires Inc

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER Smart Wires provides advanced power flow control solutions and analytics ... Support simulation efforts using ANSYS, ANSYS Fluent, or equivalent tools for FEA and thermal ...

ABB

Power Electronics Scientist

Raleigh, NC

$100K - $118K/yr

D. degree in Electrical Engineering in the field of Power Electronics, OR a Master's degree in ... Experience with power electronics integration design, including CAD software and FEA thermal ...

Abb Holdings Inc

Power Electronics Scientist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$108K - $128K/yr

D. degree in Electrical Engineering in the field of Power Electronics, OR a Master's degree in ... FEA thermal simulations software. • Previous experience with writing proposals and securing ...

ABB

Power Electronics Scientist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$108K - $128K/yr

D. degree in Electrical Engineering in the field of Power Electronics, OR a Master's degree in ... FEA thermal simulations software. • Previous experience with writing proposals and securing ...

Geo-Hydro Engineers

Staff Engineer

Raleigh, NC

The Staff Professional / Staff Engineer supports engineering, geotechnical, and environmental projects by performing field observations, testing, analysis, reporting, and project coordination tasks.

CTL Engineering

Sr. Roadway Design Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

CTL Engineering is hiring a Sr. Roadway Design Engineer! CTL Engineering (www.ctleng.com) is an award winning, full service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC ...

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How much do fea engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for fea engineer in Raleigh, NC is $98,911.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,700.00 and $113,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fea Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or structural engineering, proficiency in mathematical modeling, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. Mastery of FEA software tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN, and relevant certifications, are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help you interpret data and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are essential to ensure accurate simulations, optimize product designs, and contribute to successful engineering projects.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a FEA Engineer?

As a FEA Engineer, your daily tasks often include developing finite element models, running simulations to predict product behavior under various conditions, and analyzing the results to identify potential design improvements or weaknesses. You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure simulation results align with real-world performance and project requirements. You may also be responsible for documenting your findings, presenting recommendations, and refining models based on new data or project needs. This role provides opportunities to impact product safety, reliability, and efficiency through your technical expertise.

What is an FEA Engineer job?

An FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer is responsible for using computer simulations to analyze the structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics behavior of products or components. They use FEA software like ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN to predict stresses, deformations, and failures in materials under various conditions. FEA Engineers work in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing to optimize designs, improve product reliability, and reduce costs. Their role involves interpreting results, validating simulations with physical tests, and collaborating with design teams to enhance product performance.

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Materials Analysis Engineer - Computational and Modeling Focus

Vulcan Elements

Durham, NC

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

About Vulcan Elements

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

As a Materials Analysis Engineer – Computational and Modeling Focus, you will utilize modeling and computational tools to support the development and optimization of materials and processes for rare-earth permanent magnet manufacturing. You will routinely work as part of cross-functional teams to support R&D and manufacturing operations, applying simulation and analysis techniques to solve complex materials engineering challenges.


Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute computational models and simulations to support materials development and process optimization, including atomic simulations, phase field modeling, density functional theory (DFT), and finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Apply materials and process modeling techniques to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for NdFeB permanent magnets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, and quality to translate modeling insights into actionable process improvements.
  • Perform and interpret results from materials analytical methods such as electron microscopy, metallography, and chemical analysis to validate and inform computational models.
  • Leverage machine learning tools and data-driven approaches for the analysis and exploration of material properties and process–property relationships.
  • Develop and maintain simulation workflows using tools such as ANSYS and other relevant computational packages.
  • Communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and publications as appropriate.
  • Stay current with advances in computational materials science and identify opportunities to apply emerging methods to company objectives.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in materials science, materials engineering, or metallurgy. Closely related fields may be considered for exceptional candidates.
  • Solid understanding of fundamental materials properties, behavior, diffusion, and phase transformations.
  • Demonstrated experience using one or more of the following for materials analysis or design simulations: atomic simulations, phase field modeling, density functional theory, or finite element analysis.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Desired Skills
  • Hands-on experience with materials analytical methods such as electron microscopy, metallography, and chemical analysis.
  • Experience using machine learning tools for analysis and exploration of material properties.
  • Experience applying materials and process modeling in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Familiarity with a variety of analyses and packages within ANSYS.
  • Experience performing density functional theory (DFT) calculations.