At Vesuvius, we think beyond today to create the innovative solutions that will shape the future of molten metal flow engineering and technology. Our products and services enable our customers to be safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Vesuvius Flow Control focuses on the development of advanced engineering technologies used in the continuous casting process. Across the globe, colleagues are valued for their knowledge, experience and having a problem-solving mindset. Are you ready to make your mark?
To strengthen our CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Modelling team and to leverage interactions within the Ghlin R&D Center of Excellence, we are looking for a Flow Simulation Specialist.
As a Flow Simulation Specialist, you will effectively conduct numerical and physical R&D simulations for the development and accommodation of Vesuvius products. The job includes the planning, preparation, execution and presentation of Research activities to support Development CFD activities e.g. for the simulation of fluid flows in continuous caster tundishes and moulds in order to develop products for these applications and for adaptation according to customer requirements.
Scope
· Conducting Fundamental Research numerical flow simulations
· Planning physical flow simulations using the watermodel in Vesuvius SZ
· Utilisation of other Vesuvius facilities
Key Tasks
· Collect of the customer needs (acquisition of project relevant data)
· Improve and adapt methods
· Execute the CFD numerical and test action plan
· Create guidelines regarding CFD best practices
· Create and maintain training documents
· Make analysis of the measurements and simulation results
· Interact and align objectives with R&D VISO, SGR, AR and Flux Departments
· Visit customer e.g. for data acquisition and verification
· Literature search to support job related tasks (e.g. improvement of methods, introduction of new methods)
· Jointly perform complex tasks with other Vesuvius sites
Requirements
· Education background as an Engineer/PhD in Mechanical, Material Sciences, Mechatronics or similar
· At least 5-10 years of successful experience in a similar role
· Fluency in spoken and written English
· Usage of standard software
· Experience in the field of numerical flow simulation especially with the software packages FLUENT and/or OpenFOAM
· Basic knowledge of fluid dynamics
· Good familiarity with CAD application
· Self directed problem solving
· Continuous improvement and optimisation of processes mindset
