FEA Analyst / Mechanical Engineer (Remote) at Zen Sherpa LLC

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FEA Analyst / Mechanical Engineer (Remote) at Zen Sherpa LLC. 📍 . Remote – USA Only (48 Contiguous States). 🧳 . Travel: ~10% annually. . We’re looking for a . Senior Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Analyst. to support advanced engineering simulations and mechanical design work for complex machinery, heavy equipment, and high‑capacity structures. Your work directly impacts product performance, safety, and innovation across our customers’ engineering programs.. You’ll analyze and improve the . structural mechanics. of mechanical systems, lead design efforts, and contribute to cutting‑edge engineering initiatives across multiple industries.. This is a . remote role. supporting customers nationwide, with occasional travel to fabrication shops, test sites, or field locations.. 🔧 . What You’ll Do. Perform . FEA simulations. (linear, nonlinear, contact, buckling, fatigue, large‑deflection) using ANSYS or similar tools. Analyze and validate . crane structures, lifting beams, rigging components, and heavy mechanical systems. Develop . 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation. in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo. Conduct . hand calculations. to verify FEA results and support design decisions. Lead mechanical design from concept through prototype, testing, and field implementation. Support customers with . rapid engineering assessments. and problem‑solving. Generate . engineering reports, test plans, and work packs. for fabrication and field execution. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, fabricators, and field technicians. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews and process improvements. 🎯 . Must‑Have Qualifications. BSME. 10+ years or MSME with 5+ years of hands-on, demonstrated FEA experience with the analysis of major components of heavy equipment that could be mobile or stationary equipment. 10+ years. of mechanical engineering experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy mechanical equipment. Advanced FEA experience. (ANSYS strongly preferred). Strong background in . structural mechanics, weldments, heavy steel structures, and load‑bearing systems. Proficiency in . SolidWorks, Inventor, or Pro/E/Creo. Demonstrated ability to produce . well‑documented calculations, FEA reports, and design packages. U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder. Ability to travel up to ~10%. 🌟 . Preferred Experience. Designing . cranes, hoists, lifting beams, gantries, or high‑capacity structures. Experience with . hydraulic or mechanical powertrain systems. Familiarity with . offshore, industrial, or construction lifting environments. Knowledge of . ASME B30, API, DNV, ABS. or similar standards. Hands‑on exposure to fabrication, testing, or field commissioning. 🏡 . Work Environment. Fully remote (48 contiguous USA only). Occasional travel to customer sites, fabrication shops, or test facilities. Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and field personnel. Company Location: United States.