Job Title: FEA Engineer – Valve Analysis (ASME Section VIII)

Location: KSA
Department: Engineering – Pressure Equipment C Valves
Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled FEA Engineer with strong experience in valve design and pressure equipment analysis in accordance with ASME Section VIII Division 1 G 2. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of pressure- containing components, primarily valves and related assemblies, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, customer specifications, and internal design standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform nonlinear and linear FEA on valve bodies, bonnets, seals, seats, and pressure-retaining parts using tools such as ANSYS / SolidWorks Simulation.
Interpret and apply ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 G 2, API 6A, API 6D, and related industry standards for pressure equipment design and analysis.
Conduct stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis to evaluate product performance under various loading conditions including internal pressure, thermal gradients, mechanical loads, and transient scenarios.
Validate valve designs using FEA simulation in support of RCD and customer qualification programs.
Create and document detailed FEA reports including boundary conditions, meshing strategy, material models, and interpretation of results.
Work closely with design engineers to improve product performance, reduce weight, and ensure code compliance.
Support failure investigations and provide engineering insight based on FEA results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, quality, and testing during product development and validation.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and software tools.

Required Ǫualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of experience in FEA of pressure-containing equipment, with a focus on valves.
Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII Div. 2 Part 5 (Design by Analysis).
Proficient in at least one FEA software: ANSYS, or equivalent.
Experience with industry standards such as API 6A, API 6D, ASME B16.34.
Good understanding of material behavior (elastic-plastic, creep, fatigue).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and customer datasheets.
Strong report writing and communication skills.

Preferred Ǫualifications:

Experience with transient thermal-structural analysis.
Exposure to CFD for flow-induced load prediction.
Knowledge of ASME Section II (Materials) and Section V (NDE).
Familiarity with design tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.