Finite Element Analyst
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Finite Element Analyst
NMO
Location: Middlesbrough/Cambridge/Sheffield/Remote/Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Job Profile: Senior Engineer
Salary/annum: 35007 - 52510
Reference number:JR100649
Closing Date: 20 August 2025
Security requirements: Project scopes may dictate the need for a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This is the recognised standard for pre-employment screening of individuals with access to government information. The ability to hold UK National security clearance will be beneficial allowing involvement in a wider range of our work.
Note: We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experience levels.
Description of role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Engineer or Senior Engineer to join the Numerical Modelling and Optimisation team here at TWI. You will solve challenging engineering issues by using techniques such as finite element analysis computational fluid dynamics and writing computer codes in programming languages such as Python Fortran and MATLAB.
Why join TWI
You will be joining one of the worlds foremost independent research and technology organisations specialising in all aspects of welding joining surface engineering inspection and whole-life integrity management. We are a membership-based organisation supporting companies to provide authoritative and impartial expert advice inengineeringmaterialsandjoining technologies.
Why join the Numerical Modelling and Optimisation team
The team supports a diverse range of industrial clients with the challenges they face and complements the work of many of the other teams at TWI by using finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics to simulate a wide variety of processes and situations in areas such as structural integrity assessment welding engineering and advanced materials. The team has a global client base spanning a broad range of industrial sectors including aerospace power generation oil and gas hydrogen transport and defence.
From day one you will contribute to solving real-world engineering problems for our clients and will rapidly gain experience in a broad range of modelling disciplines by joining a well-established team with over 130 years of combined experience in simulation. Various software and programming tools are employed predominantly Abaqus COMSOL Python Fortran and MATLAB.
What will you do
- You will grow your expertise in finite element analysis and scripting through a variety of project activities.
- You will work on your own initiative to solve problems with the support of colleagues.
- You will lead industrial member funded projects from project acceptance to conclusion and contribute to the delivery of projects led by others. Delivering these will require you to excel in taking responsibility teamwork and adaptability.
- You will develop trusting relationships with colleagues and clients by working with integrity and transparency. This will require you to display the TWI value of inclusion.
- You will manage your own time and exploit any opportunities to grow and develop your expertise in relevant fields.
- You will build commercial relationships by interacting with clients to present TWI technology establish their needs prepare proposals and win new work. This will require you to excel in customer focus.
- You will produce high quality reports and/or research papers arising from project work.
Essential skills:
- Strong record of applied achievement or academic achievement at degree or PhD level in Engineering Materials Science Mathematics Physics or related discipline.
- Experience in scripting using programming languages for example MATLAB Python and Fortran.
- Experience in data analysis for example assessing experimental results using techniques such as machine learning.
- Positive and proactive attitude.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills to agree customer requirements and convey updates.
- Works well with team members as well as alone. Helps and supports others.
- Takes ownership of project work to deliver on-time and to high quality.
- Able to balance the needs of multiple projects.
Highly desirable skills:
- Experience in finite element modelling.
- Working knowledge of Abaqus and COMSOL
Desirable skills:
- Experience in manufacturing process (e.g. welding) simulation
- Experience in structural integrity simulation for example fracture and fatigue assessments.
- Management of interdisciplinary projects and tasks.
- Professional accreditation such as NAFEMS-certified Profession Simulation Engineer Chartered Engineer/Mathematician
- Experience in verification and validation principles and of comparing models to experimental results.
For further details please follow the Job Description link below
position may require regular travel both in the UK and abroad.
About us:
TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design fabrication failure analysis and prevention.
We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.
If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation teamwork and openness this role could be for you.
Diversity statement:
TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract develop and retain the best talent.
Inclusion:
We recognise that its the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.
Disability Confident Scheme:
We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation which means we are a Disability Confident Employer. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.
Why work for TWI
We offer a competitive salary share-in-success bonus scheme generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary) holiday (20 days 5 Corporate days 8 bank holidays) private health and dental cover career development and training onsite employee restaurant onsite gym day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability) onsite parking and more.
We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working flexible working enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.
TWI Culture
As one of the worlds leading independent research and technology organisations we are committed to attracting motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.
We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.
The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.
TWI offers a comprehensive training programme incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.
TWI Values:
Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.
- Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual creating value for our customers
- Teamwork: Building effective working relationships we accomplish more together
- Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
- Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
- Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
- Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
