Senior Mechanical Calculations Engineer
Assystem
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: France
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About the role
- Establish an analysis methodology based on the safety classification of components and the applicable regulatory and standards environment (RCCM-Rx, Eurocodes, EN 13001, EN 13445, ASME, FEM, etc.).
- Validate assumptions and results with development leads. Maintain a critical, independent perspective on the assumptions made.
- Create and set up finite element models (meshing, boundary conditions, contacts, etc.).
- Perform mechanical calculations under various static and dynamic loadings (temperatures, pressures, seismic events, environmental loads) using FEA or analytical methods.
- Use these calculations to support and validate design assumptions for equipment (rotating machinery, handling equipment, steel structures, pressure equipment, anchors, etc.).
- Post-process and analyze results. Where necessary, propose improvements or optimizations.
- Prepare and write calculation reports.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and estimate the associated workload.
- Participate in mechanical design activities, which may include supervising one or more designers/drafters.
- Propose and analyze technical options, potentially collaborating with external partners.
- Verify models or studies during the execution phase in accordance with best practice and applicable regulations.
- Contribute to the development of the calculations office by developing tools (VBA, Python, etc.).
- Act as an advisor on reading and interpreting standards within a multidisciplinary team.
- Perform piping flexibility calculations or fluid/CFD calculations depending on your skills.
Requirements
- You hold an engineering degree (or equivalent) with a mechanical specialization.
- You have at least 5 years' experience acquired in the energy industry, the naval sector, special machinery, or more generally with large, complex mechanical systems.
- Experience in structural analysis is required; additional skills in vibration analysis, fluid dynamics/CFD, or piping flexibility calculations are a plus.
- Proficiency with at least one commercial analysis software (Ansys, Abaqus, Robot, PipeStress, etc.) is mandatory; Ansys is preferred.
- You are rigorous, proactive, versatile, autonomous, and recognized for your ability to work in a network with experts and to be a source of proposals.
- Strong technical curiosity is essential.
- Your interpersonal skills and analytical mindset will make the difference.
- You have a good level of English, both spoken and written, to operate in an international context.
Benefits
- Company culture based on collaboration, mutual help and support, fostering a positive and motivating work environment.
- Flexibility and work–life balance through flexible working policies and employee support programs.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development thanks to a company focused on learning and career-long training.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
finite element analysismechanical calculationsstructural analysisvibration analysisfluid dynamicspiping flexibility calculationsmeshingboundary conditionscontactstechnical proposal preparation
Soft Skills
rigorousproactiveversatileautonomousinterpersonal skillsanalytical mindsettechnical curiositycollaborationindependent perspectivesource of proposals
Certifications
engineering degreemechanical specialization