FEA Engineer

Location:

Levis, Quebec, CA, G6V 4L2

Business Unit: FARO Creaform

Posting Date: Jul 3, 2026

Job Description:

FEA Engineer – Creaform Engineering – Lévis

Dive into the world of numerical simulation and apply your structural analysis expertise to exciting, diverse projects. In this role, you will model and solve complex problems using advanced software such as Ansys, Femap, Nastran, and LS-Dyna. You will work on a variety of projects, including in the defense sector, collaborating with a specialized team and external clients. Your day-to-day work will include performing numerical simulations, preparing 3D geometries, writing technical reports, and communicating results clearly to advise our clients. If you are driven by innovation, precision, and collaboration, this position offers you the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be recognized and valued.

What we offer at Creaform Engineering for this FEA Engineer role in Lévis:

Group insurance (available from day 1)

Retirement savings plan (RRSP) (available from day 1)

Access to telemedicine services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

An active social club

Access to an on-site gym

Opportunity to work on large-scale, global projects

Opportunities for growth and new challenges

And much more!

Your responsibilities as a FEA Engineer:

Act as a consulting engineer in numerical simulation for external clients

Perform finite element modeling and analysis (meshing, solving, post-processing) using Ansys, Femap, Nastran, and LS-Dyna

Prepare and simplify 3D geometries for analysis (NX, Catia V5, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, etc.)

Perform analytical calculations (loads and boundary conditions, sizing, heat transfer, strength of materials, etc.)

Develop and maintain automation scripts for simulations and result analysis

Interpret and clearly present results and provide technical recommendations to clients

Write and seal analysis reports, calculation notes, and other technical deliverables

Contribute to product development and optimization (structural and thermal performance)

Model complex behaviors (material nonlinearity, contact, dynamics, etc.) in various application contexts

Collaborate with internal teams (structural, CFD, design) to validate modeling assumptions and approaches

Actively participate in product development projects alongside designers, technicians, and engineers

Required skills for this engineering role in Lévis:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree an asset)

Minimum of 3 years of experience in finite element analysis

Hands-on experience with at least one of the following software: Ansys, Femap

Experience in nonlinear analysis (implicit or explicit) using LS-Dyna

Experience with applications related to the defense and military equipment sector

Strong knowledge of structural analysis, nonlinear analysis, strength of materials, fatigue, dynamics, and vibrations

Proficiency with 3D CAD software (NX, Catia V5, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.)

Knowledge of a programming or systems modeling language (Python, Matlab, VBA) is an asset

Must be eligible to obtain security clearance

Excellent analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills

Strong ability to communicate and explain technical concepts clearly

Attention to detail, organization, and commitment to quality

Team player with strong collaboration skills

Client-focused with a service-oriented mindset

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Adaptability and autonomy

Proficient in both French and English (spoken and written) for internal and external communications

Creaform Engineering offers you the opportunity to build your career within a dynamic team and grow through a wide range of engaging and diverse projects. You will be part of a unique work environment driven by a strong team, offering varied responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, and many social activities, making it an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Compensation

Currency: CAD

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.