R&D Specialist Simulation and Modelling
Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands
€ 60.000 - 80.000
Foseco is not only a supplier of foundry material; Our service goes far beyond material supply. We work the Foseco way – Excellent products, application expertise, proactive advice and consultancy. Foseco is a partner to build on.
We offer a wide range of foundry products and services to meet the requirements of iron, steel and non-ferrous foundries to help them to reduce defects, improve casting quality and optimize production costs.
In April 2008, Foseco was acquired by Vesuvius, a global leader in metal flow engineering, providing a full range of engineering services and solutions to its customers worldwide, principally serving the steel and foundry industries. Vesuvius has a proud heritage of bringing innovation to the markets we serve. We have more than 200 technical experts supported by local development teams around the world to ensure we meet our customers’ needs. With 7 research centres across the globe, Vesuvius continues to lead innovation in our industry.
For Foseco in Enschede, we are looking for a:
You will bring a new dimension to the simulation and modelling team, in terms of water model and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of the casting processes and bring a new set of skills to the Foundry Technologies R&D team to deliver high quality simulation and modelling results. In addition, you will be capable of developing and optimizing material parameters of new products to deliver reliable simulation results. The ability to think freely and work independently are key to this role.
Simulation and optimization of powder flow process for internal and external customer is a big part of the job and develop optimized dataset of products and materials. You also will evaluate simulation results in comparison with experimental results. Optimization of process parameters and ensure the simulation methods are efficient and appropriate to the required result. Also, you will extend the technical understanding of CFD simulation.
Key accountabilities/ responsibilities
You will build the CFD capabilities in the R&D team supporting scientists and engineers in various projects.
Development and optimization of material parameters of new products to deliver reliable simulation results will be part of the job. Therefore, data acquired in the R&D lab and test foundry will be used as reference.
In addition, you will be the interface to the VESUVIUS simulation teams that are focused on customer support.
Experience and Qualifications
You have a Master’s or Ph.D Degree in Mechanical Science & Engineering. Direct experience with CFD applied preferably within metal industry is not mandatory but preferred.
Significant knowledge of simulation & modelling tools is required. You need to be self-reliant.
What do we offer?
First, being part of a team of professionals who are very passionate about research and development. You will be working in a team that exists of Technicians, Engineers and Scientists. Furthermore, do you want to work in an innovative working environment equipped with all the latest technologies in the field of lab research? The laboratory is very extensive and equipped with the most advanced technologies available. We offer good working conditions and the ability to extend knowledge and grow further in the organization of Foseco.
Interested?
Do you think you would fit this position perfectly and do you want to start a career at Foseco? Please let us know you’re interested and push the blue ’solliciteren’ button. For further information and questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sophie Schellevis at [email protected] or 06-41181485.
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