HTS Magnet Modelling Intern — Multiphysics & Python

Open Star Technologies Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenStarTechnologies in Wellington, New Zealand, invites applications for a role in the Magnet Technologies team to model and analyse high-temperature superconducting magnets and power systems at the heart of our levitated dipole reactor. You will translate system-level goals into validated magnet designs using multiphysics simulation.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in physics or engineering and have experience with ANSYS, COMSOL or FEMM, plus Python for data

Qualifications

• Experience with multiphysics simulation software (e.g. ANSYS, COMSOL, FEMM).
• Working knowledge of Python or a similar language for modelling and data analysis.
• Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team.
• Great team member with clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one's own.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in physics, electrical, mechanical, or materials engineering, or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Electromagnetic & Multiphysics Modelling
• Optimise magnet and power system designs using multiphysics simulation software (e.g. ANSYS EM, ANSYS Structural, COMSOL, FEMM)
• Model system components such as core magnets and HTS transformer rectifiers, translating system-level performance goals into design parameters
• Develop design tools, data analysis software, and algorithms in Python or similar
• Design Support
• Develop specifications for magnets and related components based on system design and performance goals
• Analyse design trade-offs and document recommendations supported by your modelling results
• Reporting & Collaboration
• Track and report results and progress against project goals and milestones
• Communicate and collaborate with internal engineering stakeholders on model assumptions and findings

Skills

multiphysics simulation

Python

Team collaboration

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in physics or engineering

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

FEMM

Job description

OpenStarTechnologies in Wellington, New Zealand, invites applications for a role in the Magnet Technologies team to model and analyse high-temperature superconducting magnets and power systems at the heart of our levitated dipole reactor. You will translate system-level goals into validated magnet designs using multiphysics simulation.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in physics or engineering and have experience with ANSYS, COMSOL or FEMM, plus Python for data