FEM Engineer

If you are experienced in FEM calculations, thrive on technical challenges and want to contribute to making yacht dreams come to life, this might be the perfect role for you!

Function

As a Senior FEM Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in the engineering process, working on longitudinal strength, vibration analysis, and specific construction details. You’ll perform in-depth analyses to optimize yacht structures and enhance their performance. This versatile role will involve working on multiple projects at once, sharing your expertise with colleagues, and actively participating in technical discussions.

In this role, you will:

• Perform calculations, verifications, and adjustments for yacht structures.
• Lead or support daily project activities on a project basis.
• Attend and contribute to technical meetings.
• Provide support to the FEM knowledge center by sharing expertise and developing new tools and methodologies.
• Act as the point of contact for FEM work packages and provide technical guidance to project engineers and managers.

Requirements

• BSC/MSC degree in a relevant field, with over 4 years of experience as an FEM/Structural Engineer (Lead Engineer experience is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of ship construction and familiarity with inspection standards (e.g., LR, DNV, BV).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and experience with FEM tools for static and dynamic analysis (e.g., Ansys, NASTRAN, Femap).
• Programming knowledge (e.g., VBA, Python) is preferred for tool development.
• Strong analytical skills, with a passion for technology and a willingness to share knowledge.

Company

Our client is a world leader in the Yacht building industry specialized in Engineering custom superyachts.

Offer

• Long-term position in a leading company in the Yacht Building industry.
• Competitive salary, depending on your experience and capabilities.
• 38 days off per year.
• Travel allowance.
• 8,33 % holiday allowance.
• Excellent growth opportunities within the company.
• Informal working atmosphere with high ambitions.
• Fun activities organized by the staff association.

More information

If you are interested in this position, please submit a brief motivation letter and your CV to Victoria Piek victoria@upeople.nl. For any inquiries or questions about the role, you can also reach me at +31 (0)62280 2421.