Structural Analysis Engineer

1 month ago

Bastrop, United States The Boring Company Full time

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

Job Responsibilities

    • Support the structural design of tunnel boring machines and associated support equipment
    • Develop finite element models to perform linear and non-linear structural analysis of various welded steel structures
    • Act as a subject matter expert for finite element analysis, providing assistance and direction to other team members as needed
    • Make recommendations for structure edits, material changes or weld reduction
    • Develop structural concepts and perform preliminary sizing using classical mechanics calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to meet stiffness, strength and other critical requirements
    • Employ competent use of judgment, hand calculations, FEA and CAD to develop and communicate designs
    • Own project schedule to ensure timely completion from conception to implementation
    • Communicate schedule to stakeholders and others with dependent systems, bringing attention to changes in schedule as they happen
    • Constantly evaluate how the system fits into the larger picture of a working operation. Ensure that design choices are in line with the top level needs with ample consideration of future developments
    • Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location
Basic Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
    • 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering role or relevant position.
    • Experience in the structural analysis methods and documentation, weld sizing, bolted joints, and buckling
    • Proficiency in developing and resolving complex load cases induced by the tunnel boring machine or ground pressures
    • Experience in linear static and non-linear structural analysis using FEA tools such as ANSYS Mechanical, Solidworks Simulation, SimSolid, etc
    • Understanding of common steel fabrication methods such as rolling, bending welding, machining, and waterjet cutting
    • Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting
Preferred Qualifications
    • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
    • Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines
    • Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes
    • Acute attention to details


Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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