Mechanical Stress Engineer

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Mechanical Stress Engineer

Work location: Dawson Rd., Perth Airport

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities:

• Produce project intent, design change control, and testing validation documentation in compliance with ISO9001 standards for your projects
• Produce and maintain technical and engineering drawings using 3D CAD (Inventor experience desirable)
• Perform extensive structural analysis and testing in order to determine design tradeoffs
• Lead the design on multiple mechanical projects in line with the engineering specifications developed as part of an integrated engineering team
• Uses finite element analysis (FEA) coupled with classical hand analysis to support design and optimization work. (essential)
• Designs and operates (or outsources) laboratory experiments to inform and validate FEA and CFD models
• Build and maintain numerical tools for data analysis
• Manage and coordinate designs with the relevant engineering teams to support discrete projects from inception to prototyping and testing
• Work cohesively with the design and engineering team to ensure designs are in line with requirements
• Develop smart designs for fabrication and automated assembly 
• Develop scope documents when external engineering or fabrication works are required
• Support the assembly and testing of your designs in a shop prototype testing setting
• Management of drawings via Vault as well as tracking prototype costs via a detailed BOM liaising with materials and supply chain experts as required

Qualifications and skills required:

• BSc/MS: 5+ years of industry experience OR PhD: 0-3 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, Structural, Aerospace Engineering or related
• Autodesk Inventor experience desirable
• At least 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, prototyping and manufacturing
• At least 5+ years of experience in static (FE and free body), fatigue and transient analysis, Ansys, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus, Solidworks etc
• Position requires in-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles and practices - Form, fit, tolerance stack analysis, GD&T, drafting standards, FEA, design for assembly, design for manufacturing, etc.
• Experience with CAM software, rapid prototyping, Python, Matlab, heat exchangers, fuel cells, and/or pressure vessels an asset but not essential
• Demonstrated experience using 3D design software for creating detailed designs in multi part assemblies as well as preparation of fabrication drawings
• Self-motivated self-starter who has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment when provided with high level targets and design parameters
• Experience in developing numerical models and experimental characterization of structural systems
• An innovative but methodical thinker who is outcome driven and adaptable to changing scopes

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified