Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Analyst

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Analyst, Didcot

Client:

Diamond Light Source

Location:

Didcot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Analyst to join our multidisciplinary engineering team. You will play a key role in the mechanical design and structural integrity assessment of components critical to the Diamond-II upgrade, including high-precision accelerator and beamline systems. Many of the FEA applications at Diamond include the ability of optical and mechanical components to handle high heat loads without excessive deformation, vibration or a material durability issue.

Responsibilities will include:

• Performing advanced FEA simulations (static, thermal) on complex mechanical systems.
• Supporting the design and optimisation of accelerator and beamline components, including vacuum vessels, support structures, precision assemblies and X-ray optics.
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers, scientists, and external partners to ensure robust and reliable designs.
• Validating simulation results through experimental data and analytical methods.
• Documenting analysis and presenting findings to stakeholders.

About You

You will have a degree in a relevant STEM subject, or you will demonstrate equivalent working experience.

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You will demonstrate knowledge of:

Mechanics of structures, materials, and heat transfer.

• Analytical solutions for elastic problems.
• Proven experience in FEA software in thermal, mechanical, and vibrational analysis (ANSYS preferred)

You will also show the ability to:

• Transfer physical mechanical problems into Finite element models.
• Establish procedures and methodologies for performing, verifying, and validating FEA thermos-mechanical analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Any experience in the below is particularly beneficial:

• Optics
• Ultra High Vacuum environments
• Familiarity with synchrotron or other accelerator technologies
• Knowledge of scripting/programming tools such as python or Matlab

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

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Created on 14/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom

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