Technical Leader - Analytics - Engineer

Engineering Easton, Pennsylvania


Description

Position:               Technical Leader, Analytics    
Location:              Product Development, Engineering Dept, Victaulic Global HQ- Easton, PA    
Reports to:         Director, Fluid Control Technology- Engineering Technology    
 
*This is NOT a remote work opportunity* 
    
**RELOCATION PACKAGE IS OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE**    

    
ABOUT US:    
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.        
    
    
JOB SCOPE:     
Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the analytic, modeling, and simulation support function.  Supports all design teams to ensure integrity of analytic models and approaches. Coordinates outside vendor communication and activity to ensure analytical tools are up to date and infrastructure in place to support modeling requirements.     
    
    
WHAT YOU WILL DO:    
  • Be the champion and promote the use of analytics and simulation tools as a key component to new product designs and ongoing product enhancements.
    • Work with channel partners to determine areas of weakness.
    • Coordinate training in advanced analytical techniques.
  • Support Multiple Engineering Teams
    • Mentor engineers to increase their simulation experience and knowledge.
    • Review FEA analysis and models to ensure integrity and validity.
    • Apply advanced analytical techniques in support of key projects.
    • Participate in Design Reviews as required.
    • Serve as liaison between engineering teams and Ansys.
  • Develop Best Practices for consistency and speed across common tasks
    • Elastomer model development.
    • Both 2D and 3D rubber modeling.
    • Pressure vessel and fluid pressure distribution.
    • Pressure loss via simulation.
  • Coordinate with IT and vendors to maintain a high-performance computing strategy
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO VICTAULIC:    
  • BSME, BME, BSCE or BS in Materials Science. MS in Engineering a plus.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an analytical function.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work across multiple engineer groups.
  • Must be an expert in high level analytical techniques including FEA. CFD a plus.
  • Fluent in Ansys. Familiarity with Abaqus a plus.
  • Experience with pressure vessel design.
  • Ability to apply analytical techniques to real world problems and provide solutions to support business objectives.
  • Good communication skills and ability to present across all levels of the organization.

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