Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA Analysis & Test
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In this role, you will:
Perform assembly-level mechanical FEA simulations in ANSYS
Simulation types include non-linear static and dynamic analyses such as modal, shock, and random vibration
Identify potential failure modes and provide actionable design guidance
Create reports of analysis results and present to cross-functional teams
Conduct or supervise testing and correlate data to FEA models
Write test procedures for both internal and external use
Develop custom fixtures for testing and support maintenance of test equipment
Support root-cause analysis of issues found in the field
Manage relationships with testing facilities, suppliers, and other external partners
Travel: Occasional travel required to conduct or supervise testing
Qualifications:
- Strong technical background. BS or MS, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience analyzing mechanical systems with FEA in the automotive, aerospace or related industry.
- Strong FEA experience with packages such as Ansys and/or SolidWorks with strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, structural dynamics and materials science.
- Bonus Experience: thermal and/or CFD simulation skills
- Strong CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks, NX, Catia, and/or Creo.
- Experience with data acquisition systems with accelerometers, thermocouples, and strain gauges.
- What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
- The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
About Kodiak
Autonomous trucking company developing self-driving technology for long-haul freight transportation, combining advanced AI with commercial vehicle platforms.
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