Biomedical CFD Engineer: Fluidic Device Prototyping & Simulation

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH in Terrassa invites a researcher to join a project focused on fluidic devices for electrochemical biomarker detection. The role involves CFD, CAD, prototyping, and testing within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop simulations with ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM, design mechanical components with SolidWorks and CATIA, and program in Python and C++ while preparing technical reports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Numerical Simulation, Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines.
• Experience in numerical simulation and in fluid dynamic, thermal and structural analysis of mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to develop engineering projects, analyze results and prepare technical documentation.
• Experience in R&D projects, multiphysics simulation, validation of numerical models and participation in scientific publications.
• Experience in research activities in university or industrial environment is valued.

Responsibilities

• CFD Simulation: Developing numerical models to analyze and optimize the behavior of fluids in microfluidic devices.
• CAD Design: Design mechanical components and fluidic systems for biomarker detection devices.
• Prototyping: Participate in the manufacture, assembly and integration of prototype Point-of-Care systems.
• Carry out tests to verify the operation of the devices and compare the results with the simulations.
• Process data, automate calculations and prepare technical reports on the results obtained in the project.
• High-performance computing (HPC), data processing and numerical optimization.

Skills

CFD Simulation

CAD Design

Prototyping

Python

C++

HPC

Technical reporting

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

OpenFOAM

SolidWorks

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH in Terrassa invites a researcher to join a project focused on fluidic devices for electrochemical biomarker detection. The role involves CFD, CAD, prototyping, and testing within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop simulations with ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM, design mechanical components with SolidWorks and CATIA, and program in Python and C++ while preparing technical reports.