Freelance FEM Simulation Engineer (m/f/d)
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Vienna, Austria | 
Freelance
Project Title: Freelance FEM Simulation Engineer (m/d/w)
Employment Type: Freelance
Industry: Energy
Project start: Immediately
Project duration: 6–12 months
Scope of work: Full-time
Location: Eastern Austria
Your Responsibilities:
- Performing FEM/finite element calculations for boiler pressure parts and pressure-bearing components
- Conducting strength, stress, and deformation analyses in accordance with applicable standards and regulations
- Performing heat transfer and thermal conduction calculations for the thermal design of components
- Evaluation of thermomechanical stresses and service life analyses
- Support for the design optimization of components with regard to safety, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability
- Documentation and presentation of calculation results
- Close collaboration with design, project management, manufacturing, and quality management.
Your Qualifications:
- A successfully completed degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, energy engineering, or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience in the field of FEM calculations, ideally in boiler, pressure vessel, or plant engineering
- In-depth knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) as well as in the use of common simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, or comparable software)
- Experience in performing heat transfer and thermal conduction calculations
- Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., AD 2000, EN 12952, EN 13445, ASME) is a plus
- Analytical thinking skills, as well as a structured and independent approach to work
- Ability to work well in a team and strong communication skills
- Good written and spoken German and English skills
If you are interested in this project and meet the requirements, I look forward to receiving the following documents from you:
- Your current resume
- 3–5 bullet points explaining why you believe you’re a good fit for the project
- Your current hourly rate
Reference number: 17664
Industry: Engineering
Project start: 15.07.2026
Duration: 6 months
Employment type: Freelance
Contact
Raphaela Pouzar
