KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Construct and solve advanced, high-quality CFD models of compressor components and assemblies; through this analysis provides recommendations to Product Engineering on the adequacy of the design for given application and how to improve or reduce part costs.

2. Use closed form hand calculation methods to verify analysis techniques.

3. Write standard analysis procedures for all analyses performed in Applied Mechanics.

4. Use analysis results to develop parametric charts for product engineering use.

5. Be current with software used by:

6. Receiving advanced training as necessary.

7. Building network of resources (eg. ANSYS, Siemens, Open Foam, etc.).

8. Evaluate existing capabilities in FLUENT, CFX, Open FOAM for possible use in Applied Mechanics projects.

9. Create application examples, validations and model/test correlations and

10. Write reports summarizing the analysis and recommendation using standard report formats which are in English for global consumption

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical aerospace, Civil Engineering or closely related field required plus a minimum of five years related experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of 5 years related experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 5+ years relevant ANSYS CFX, Fluent simulation experience

• Understands underlying mechanical, physical and numerical principals (fluid, thermal, single phase, multi-phase, mesh dynamics).

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE:

• Have strong skills in grid generation and meshing techniques (Workbench Meshing) for various fluid domains.

• Must know best practices and procedures for using FLUENT and CFX capabilities.

• Better than average computer skills (for an engineer) and programming skills in any of the following: J-scrip, Python, APDL, C#, VB, .NET, C++.

• Have Strong interpersonal skills and be fluent in written and verbal English language.

• Greatest joy is solving problems.