Flow Simulation Specialist

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.**

**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
- Self directed problem solving
- Continuous improvement and optimisation of processes mindset