Freelance Finite Element Analysis Jobs in Indiana

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Design Engineer II (Mechanical) reports to the Power Efficiency Solutions Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering and Shared Lab Services. This person will lead Mechanical Design efforts for major New Product Development (NPD) projects, support sustainability engineering and provide direct lab support to include testing responsibilities - with focus on sound and vibration testing. In addition to these major areas of focus, where the engineer will own designs and testing responsibilities there will be opportunities to drive and support both Value Engineering and Value Analysis (VAVE) and Material Cost Out (MCO) opportunities. Through the design cycle and sustainability efforts, this person will leverage several software packages including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Sound Acquisition Software packages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete electric motor and motor control housing mechanical designs, as well as components and accessories (castings, fabrications, shafts, end frames, mainframes, etc.) meeting market requirements and cost targets for New Product Development (NPD) & existing products.
• Analyzes, model and test mechanical systems to minimize noise and vibrations while optimizing acoustic performance
• Identify and execute cost saving opportunities of existing products and designs.
• Managing engineering work and priorities of the project team to align with milestones and stretch goals of project schedule (Stage Gate Process)
• Drawing review, approval, and release coordination
• Writes specifications (design specifications, drafting instructions, product specifications)
• Select and integrate components into design, interaction with suppliers/vendors
• Provide technical support to other departments
• Create test plans, monitor tests, work with lab personnel, complete data analysis and summarize results
• Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Lean processes and material/component selection.
• Continuous improvement and demonstrated mastery in diverse settings are valuable in the role.
• Product Part Approval Process (PPAP), supplier development and qualification experiences are desirable.
• Manage multiple projects at the same time and stay on track for required dates.
• Product knowledge capture, curator and dissemination within a cross functional environment.
• Always promote a safe working environment by following established and required safety policies and practices.
• Unquestionable business and personal integrity.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the capability to set up and run mechanical and/or electrical performance, application and reliability tests required to validate new designs and optimize those that already exist. The individual performing this role must me very safety conscious and capable of working in a laboratory environment. Good listening, communication and technical comprehension skills are required.

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and development of industrial products or components, preferably with rotating machinery
• Strong User CAD software (SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Projects)
• Depth and Experience in the area of sound and vibration or acoustic optimization
• Experience in root cause analysis using formal problem solving methods
• Knowledge and Experience in an area of focus: manufacturing processes, castings, fabrications, forgings, sheet metal parts, bearings, and/or fasteners
• Measure & Testing capabilities; specifically vibration and noise testing, including modal analysis in labs and field environments, using microphones, sensors, modal hammers and data acquisitions software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, metric driven environment, effectively prioritize and execute tasks with a sense of urgency and manage work required per project plan.
• Strong communication skills (Verbal, Email, Messaging, and Video).
• Ability to develop and manage action plans for assigned technical projects (Project Management).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minor in Physics or Acoustics Experience using an Anechoic chamber for sound measurements, and signal processing equipment for analysis of sound and vibrational data.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD), using ANSYS or similar software
• Experience with Sound Acquisition Software, similar to Siemens SimCenter
• Familiarity using Accelerometers or Anderometers to collect data
• Experience in the HVAC industry or consumer electronics industry
• Knowledge of electric motors
• Experience with LabVIEW or equivalent programs

Travel: Regional or global, less than 15%

Language: English

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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