Metallic Structure Fatigue Expert
For our client in Luxembourg (Esch-Belval), we are seeking a highly skilled Metallic Structure Fatigue Expert to join their dedicated team within the Central Maintenance department. As a key member of our expertise in lifting equipment and heavy industry infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and longevity of metallic structures through advanced fatigue analysis, inspection oversight, and strategic design support.
Mission
- Develop and implement a methodology to identify and prioritize the most critical metallic structures for fatigue assessment.
- Review, challenge, and validate fatigue calculations performed by subcontractors, ensuring compliance with industry standards, particularly the Eurocode.
- Lead efforts to uphold technical integrity in fatigue life predictions and failure risk assessments.
- Conduct on-site inspections to verify theoretical fatigue assessments within heavy industry environments such as steelmaking plants.
- Collaborate with inspection teams, providing expert guidance on inspection techniques and best practices for fatigue-related evaluations.
- Ensure practical implementation of fatigue analysis insights during structural assessments.
- Analyze material testing data to determine fatigue properties of metals and alloys used in our structures.
- Investigate metallic component failures to identify root causes and preventive measures, emphasizing microstructural considerations influencing fatigue behavior.
- Partner with design engineers to incorporate fatigue-resistant features during the development of new structures.
- Optimize existing designs to enhance fatigue life, ensuring extended service performance and safety.
- Ensure all fatigue assessments adhere to relevant standards, including the Eurocode and EN1090 for structural steel repairs.
- Stay abreast of advances in fatigue analysis techniques, integrating best practices into ongoing projects.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports outlining fatigue analysis methods, findings, and recommendations.
- Present technical results effectively to diverse stakeholders, including engineers, management, and clients.
Profile
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (PhD preferred).
- Proven track record in fatigue life prediction, failure analysis, and metallic structure assessment within heavy industry environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in applying Eurocode standards for fatigue calculations.
- Experience with metallic repair techniques compliant with EN1090 is advantageous.
- Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN.
- Strong understanding of materials science, fatigue mechanisms, and microstructural influences on fatigue behavior.
- Familiarity with experimental fatigue testing methods, including strain gauging and crack monitoring.
- Excellent ability to interpret complex data and develop accurate models.
- Attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to perform hands-on inspections in heavy industry settings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work at heights is mandatory.
- Autonomy, proactivity, and the capacity to lead technical discussions and teams.
- Publications, patents, or recognized expertise related to fatigue or materials science.
- Experience in industries such as aerospace, automotive, or civil engineering where metallic fatigue is critical.
Offer
Working at Syngenia or for its partners means showcasing your talent and expertise. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting projects worldwide and to advise your clients based on your knowledge.
In collaboration with your colleagues, you have the chance to invest in your career. Additionally, you can count on an attractive salary package corresponding to your skills and experience.
Strengthen your global engineering network today and become a consultant at Syngenia!