PhD - Plasma Torch Simulation Engineer

JR Germany; Potsdam; 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 collaboration with experimental teams and requires advanced qualifications in engineering or physics. The position offers development opportunities within an innovative international team.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlements

Development opportunities

Engaging and diverse projects

Qualifikationen

• PhD or Master's degree in relevant engineering or science fields.
• Experience with numerical simulations and programming.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills.

Aufgaben

• Design and simulate plasma torches for industrial applications.
• Run simulations using OpenFOAM for various scenarios.
• Collaborate with teams to validate simulation models.

Kenntnisse

Numerical methods

Plasma physics

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

English proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Tools

OpenFOAM

Code_saturne

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

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

Client: Paul Wurth S.A.

Location: Potsdam, Germany

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Overview

Paul Wurth S.A., an international engineering company with deep roots in Luxembourg, relies on the expertise of 500 highly motivated employees. We are a global leader in ironmaking technologies, committed to innovation and shaping a sustainable, carbon-free industry. As part of the SMS group, a leading technology supplier and plant builder for the metals industry employing 15,000 people worldwide, we serve our customers in the steel industry and beyond.

We are actively working on CO2 reduction techniques for blast furnace-based iron production, including the development of the EASyMelt concept, which integrates plasma torches.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Strong understanding of numerical methods and plasma physics
• Experience with numerical simulations using OpenFOAM or similar software
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ or Python
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in English; French or German skills are advantageous

Additional Benefits

• Internship supported by a PhD in an international team within Luxembourg's leading industrial companies
• Development opportunities in an international, innovative, and dynamic company
• Flexible working hours and generous leave entitlements
• Engaging and diverse projects