Vibration FEA Engineer
Experienced Vibration FEA Engineer required for a new position with our specialist engineering client based in Warrington.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, highly productive team specialising in asset integrity monitoring, pipework vibration solutions, and advanced structural and machinery monitoring systems.
The role involves a combination of office-based engineering work and travel to client sites, including offshore and international assignments.
The Role
You will be involved in the design, implementation, and assessment of vibration monitoring and mitigation solutions across a range of industrial environments. The position offers varied technical challenges with opportunities for offshore and international project work.
Key Responsibilities
Support asset integrity monitoring activities, including system design and configuration
Conduct structural vibration assessments and pipework vibration analysis
Design and implement vibration solutions using CAD, FEA, and specialist engineering software
Carry out process pipework vibration assessments and site-based investigations
Visit customer sites for hands-on engineering and assessment work
Liaise with clients to define project requirements and prepare commercial proposals
Produce technical documentation
Perform data analysis, signal processing, and interpretation of engineering data
Skills & Experience Required
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Ideally 3–5+ years’ relevant industry experience
Proficient in 3D CAD, particularly SolidWorks for structural engineering design
Strong FEA experience using ANSYS
Excellent understanding of vibration and dynamic behaviour of structures and machinery
Strong knowledge of structural vibration assessment and problem-solving techniques
Good understanding of metal fatigue and failure mechanisms
Experience using instrumentation and data logging systems for measuring:
Strain
Vibration
Displacement
Pressure
Temperature
Knowledge of Modal Testing and Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) assessment techniques
Experience in data analysis and signal processing
Competent in installation and configuration of strain gauges
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
Electrical engineering knowledge
Experience with:
HBM GlyphWorks
MEScope software
Motion Amplification techniques
Online monitoring systems
Experience programming data logging and HMI/PLC systems
Previous offshore or industrial site experience
Additional Information
Travel to client sites, including international travel and offshore assignments, is required
Offshore trips may involve 1–2 weeks away from home depending on project requirements
All travel and accommodation expenses covered
Offshore medical and survival training will be arranged by the company
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