Validation engineer - (Canton, OH)

Description Position Purpose: Provide product validation support for: * The development of new products * The modification of current products * The overall understanding of product function Required functions: 1. 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. 2. Participate in the setup of physical tests and performance evaluations to ensure the highest level of virtual model correlation is achieved. 3. Develop procedures/macros to automate the analysis process. 4. Participate in model correlation team activities and ensure modeling strategies are optimal. Requirements Education and Training * A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related position is required.