PhD - Plasma Torch Simulation Engineer

JR Germany; Bielefeld; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering company is seeking a PhD – Plasma Torch Simulation Engineer to design and simulate plasma torches for industrial applications. This role involves using advanced software like OpenFOAM and collaborating with experimental teams. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical or chemical engineering and experience in numerical simulations. The position offers opportunities for development in a dynamic international environment with flexible working hours.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlements

Opportunities for development

Engaging and diverse work topics

Qualifikationen

• PhD or Master's degree in relevant fields required.
• Experience with numerical simulations, especially OpenFOAM.
• Strong understanding of plasma physics and numerical methods.

Aufgaben

• Design and simulate plasma torches for industrial applications.
• Run simulations with developed OpenFOAM Solver.
• Collaborate with teams to validate and improve models.

Kenntnisse

Numerical methods

Plasma physics

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Proficiency in English

Ausbildung

PhD or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD or Master's degree in Physics

Tools

OpenFOAM

Code_saturne

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Paul Wurth S.A. is an international engineering company based in Luxembourg, with a team of 500 highly motivated employees. We are a global leader in ironmaking technologies, focusing on innovation and sustainable, carbon-free industry practices.

As part of the SMS group, a leading technology supplier and plant builder for the metals industry with 15,000 employees worldwide, we serve our customers in the steel industry and beyond.

We are actively working on CO2 reduction in ironmaking, particularly through the EASyMelt concept, which involves plasma torch technology developed by Paul Wurth.

Position:

PhD – Plasma Torch Simulation Engineer (m/f/d)

Responsibilities:

• Design and simulate plasma torches for industrial applications using software such as OpenFOAM or Code_saturne.
• Run simulations for various scenarios with the developed OpenFOAM Solver.
• Estimate thermodynamic and transport properties of plasma using statistical mechanics.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to validate and improve models.

Qualifications:

• PhD or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of numerical methods and plasma physics.
• Experience with numerical simulations, especially using OpenFOAM.
• Programming skills in C++ or Python.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English; French or German is advantageous.

Additional Information:

• Internship supported by a PhD in an international team within Luxembourg's industrial sector.
• Opportunities for development in an innovative, international, and dynamic company.
• Flexible working hours and generous leave entitlements.
• Engaging and diverse work topics.