Modeling & Simulations Engineer

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Modeling & Simulations Engineer to be based out of one of the following locations: Dallas, TX; Harvey, IL; Mokena, IL, New Bedford, MA; or Pittsburgh, PA. Reporting to the Director of Product & Business Development, this person will be responsible for working with Atkore developments teams to innovative new products using simulation and modeling.

What you’ll do:

Collaborate with new product and manufacturing teams to simulate products and processes across Atkore. Contribute to long-term business growth through technology and product development. Leverage simulation capabilities to improve product designs, reduce process/warranty risk, and generate innovative solutions for our customers.

Additional responsibilities:

• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for new and existing products by developing and executing finite element models to analyze the behavior of structures and components under static, dynamic, thermal, and other physical loads.
• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulating and analyzing fluid flow and heat transfer related to new product innovations.
• Own and execute FEA & CFD projects from the proposal stage through analysis, reporting, and presentation.
• Analyze and interpret results to support and inform product design decisions, identifying areas for improvement in performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with design, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to optimize product designs and integrate findings into the overall development process.
• Create, maintain, and optimize simulation models, including geometry creation, mesh generation, and solver configuration.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate FEA models and simulations, ensuring model credibility and accuracy. Correlate physical lab testing and analysis results to FEA model.
• Collaborate with engineering to define applicable loads, load combinations, test and failure criteria. Ensure compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Prepare, document, and present technical reports, findings, and recommendations of results. Maintain FEA & CFD files and document results in Product Lifecycle Management system.
• Clearly communicate complex principles, ideas, and concepts.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, including:
• 2+ years conducting Finite Element Analysis using Ansys Mechanical and LS-DYNA.
• 2+ years of experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), including proficiency in ANSYS Fluent.
• 1–2 years of experience in product development, with preferred design experience using Autodesk Inventor.
  
• Solid foundation in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, numerical methods, and strength of materials.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with strong communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, product management, and engineering teams.
  
  

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your role, your team and department, and the various categories you’ll manage.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and processes your role requires.
  
  
  

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Be championing and driving simulation projects execution for assigned projects.
• Completed at least 3 significant simulation projects.
• Develop foundational knowledge for Atkore products and processes.
  
  
  

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Be autonomously driving simulations of assigned projects expeditiously, smoothly delivering results through effectively influencing cross-functional team.
• Exposure to a variety of projects supporting all of Atkore.
  
  
  

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $78,720 - $108,240. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
  
  
  

Benefits Are Subject To Vesting And Eligibility Requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.