Sr. Scientist CFD - Optical Fibers

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For our location in Helsinki, Finland, we are looking for a

Sr. Scientist CFD - Optical Fibers

Scope of Position:

• Develop and apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and heat transfer simulations as well as analytical tools, with a focus on free surface modeling for various applications.
• Scientist, responsible for modeling of new processes and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost for different production processes, with an emphasis on gaining a fundamental understanding of the underlying principles.
• Candidate must have a strong foundation in fluid mechanics and a high level of expertise in numerical modeling.
• This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with globally distributed researchers, engineers in our commercial organizations, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to Day Responsibilities: 

  • Research and development in the area of CFD and heat transfer, specifically related to optical fiber production and glass forming.
  • Utilizing fluid mechanics modeling to understand the performance of processes, optimize parameters, and improve designs, manufacturing processes, and defect analysis.
  • Provide expertise and recommendation on new capabilities or method developments related to optical fiber production and glass forming.
  • Engage with the businesses as needed to help with addressing reliability concerns/questions from customers and other product engineering related problems.
  • Writing technical reports, invention disclosures, & publications.

   

  Travel Requirements: Intermittent, generally no more than 2-3 times a year.

  Hours of work/work schedule/flextime: 40 hr. work week, flex time.

Qualifications:

Required Education: Ph.D./M.S. in CFD, heat transfer, applied Math & Physics, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to develop CFD models and heat transfer simulations meeting application requirements with an emphasis on building the fundamental knowledge underpinning the model performance.
• Proficient in fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles.
• Proficient in numerical methods and simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, OpenFOAM).
• Ability to use Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
• Technical writing and oral presentations.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Desired Skills:

• 2+ yrs. of work experience in similar field preferred.
• Experience in polymer processing / viscoelastic flow.
• Experience in combustion modeling.
• Experience in modeling of light propagation in porous and translucent media.
• Experience with SPH/FPM software packages.
• Experience with HPC & Linux.

This position supports immigration sponsorship.