RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIESRemote
Mechanical Analysis Engineer
United States of America
Full-time
1 week ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Mechanical EngineeringNuclear Industry knowledgeStress analysisFinite Element AnalysisANSYSPythonVBAGeometric DimensioningTolerancingSelf-starter
About this role
RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES is a leading energy technology company focused on accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. The Mechanical Analysis Engineer will perform analyses on parts and components for nuclear energy, ensuring high-quality deliverables in accordance with customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering analyses
- Confirm Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) or Reactor Internals components meet structural stress and fatigue criteria
- Qualify RPV or Reactor Internals repairs or replacement components considering static, dynamic, thermal, and flow-induced loads
- Translate design information into detailed finite element models of BWR primary structures and equipment using Finite Element methods and in-house computer codes
- Develop creative solutions and reduce analysis complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems
- Analyze primary plant structures to develop loads and response characteristics
- Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned system design activities
- Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with engineering procedures. Analysis results are typically provided in an engineering report for use by external customers
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering disciplines from an accredited college or University
- The required work locations is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters for the nuclear energy business
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government
- Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience
- Experience with mechanical analysis fundamentals – stress analysis, heat transfer, non-linear systems, vibrations, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and drafting practices (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T))
- Working knowledge of the ASME Section III and XI Codes
- Demonstrated ability to model using ANSYS
- Working knowledge of scripting tools such as Python, VBA, etc
- A self-starter willing to take initiative