Analytical Structural and Dynamic Systems Tech Specialist

In this role you will lead advanced numerical simulations to assess structural performance, durability, fatigue life, vibration, and reliability of components and systems. You will apply ANSYS, FE-Safe, AVL Excite, GT-Suite and related tools to guide design decisions and product development. You will validate simulation methods against physical tests and serve as the technical focal point for structural dynamics within cross-functional teams. You will collaborate with Design, Product Validation, Materials, Thermal Sciences and Manufacturing to deliver integrated engineering solutions. You will drive continuous improvement through standards, workflows and digital engineering, mentor teams, (t

• Conduct advanced numerical simulations to evaluate structural performance, durability, fatigue life, vibration behaviour, and overall reliability of components and systems
• Apply modelling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, FE-Safe, AVL Excite, GT-Suite) to support design decisions and product development
• Lead correlation and validation of simulation methodologies through comparison with physical test data
• Act as technical focal point for structural dynamics, durability, fatigue, and system-level simulation activities in cross-functional project teams
• Collaborate with Design, Product Validation, Materials, Thermal Sciences, and Manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive continuous improvement by developing analysis standards, modelling best practices, automated workflows, and digital engineering solutions
• Support root cause investigations for field, test, and manufacturing issues through advanced simulation and data-driven problem solving
• Mentor and support engineers, graduates, and technical teams while contributing to future simulation capabilities and strategies

• Strong knowledge of structural dynamics, vibration, fatigue, durability, and finite element analysis principles
• Experience using ANSYS, FE-Safe, AVL Excite, GT-Suite, MATLAB, Python or similar tools
• Proven ability to analyse complex engineering problems, interpret results, and provide practical design recommendations
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills across global cross-functional teams
• Significant experience in structural analysis, simulation, product development, or mechanical systems engineering
• Experience supporting complex projects involving simulation, validation, durability, vibration or product performance analysis is desirable
• Professional engineering accreditation or progress towards chartership is advantageous

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Structural dynamics
• Vibration analysis
• Durability and fatigue analysis