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Hendrickson · 4 hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

Hendrickson is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in the engineering field. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage project analysis processes, develop product designs, and mentor less experienced team members.

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Responsibilities

Manage the analysis process and its impact on the design efforts of the division. Coordinate the work of other analysts and team members, as well as the work of outside consultants
Develop product designs via analytical methods to assure product durability and reliability prior to engineering release. These methods could include the use of specialized analysis software, such as ANSYS (FEA), ADAMS (Dynamics), or Fe-Safe (Fatigue), as well as 3D CAD modeling, hand calculations, free body diagrams, curve fitting, etc
Apply expertise in analysis software to develop new modeling techniques on a regular basis. These tasks could involve in-depth experimentation, evaluation, and validation of new software features and methods
Act as a coach and mentor to less experienced analysis software users. This support may be related to the use of the software, making recommendations regarding the capability of the software, or the interpretation of simulation results
Develop automated tools, such as macros or scripts, to automate the analysis process
Implement industry “best in class” analysis practices

Qualification

ANSYSFinite Element MethodsMechanical Engineering3D CAD ModelingPro/EngineerAutocadMathcadMechanical AptitudeWell OrganizedSelf-MotivatedIntegrityCollaboration Skills

Required

Master's degree in mechanical engineering is required
7+ years of work experience
Strong mechanical aptitude, combined with an engineering background in the areas of structural mechanics and finite element methods, is strongly required
A minimum of seven years of hands-on experience using ANSYS, or another finite element program, is required
A minimum of ten years of engineering experience is also required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, along with applicable job experience, could be considered
Course work related to the Finite Element Method, Fatigue, and Vehicle Dynamics would be strongly preferred
Experience using Pro/Engineer, Autocad, EXCEL, or Mathcad is a plus
An additional degree, beyond the BSME, could be substituted for part of the experience requirement

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, travel, and disability insurance
A flexible spending account
401K plans
A pension plan
Paid holidays and vacation
Financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
A comprehensive wellness program
An Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness

Company

Hendrickson

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Hendrickson is a designer and manufacturer of suspension systems and components for heavy-duty trucks.

H1B Sponsorship

Hendrickson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (8)
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2023 (8)
2022 (6)
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2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Matt Joy
Chief Executive Officer
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