Engineer: Gas-Turbines CFD

Quest Global; Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 446,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an experienced CFD engineer in Linköping, Sweden, to conduct advanced simulations for gas turbine systems. You will develop and validate models, interpret results, and work with design teams to optimize performance and efficiency.

The role requires 4–8 years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree, with expertise in STAR-CCM+ and Python/Cantera for combustion analysis. Collaboration with global teams is key in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience with a Master’s degree in Thermal/Chemical/CFD/Mechanical Engineering.
• Expertise in using commercial CFD software STAR-CCM+, Solver & Pre-post tools.
• Deep knowledge of reaction modeling including soot and NOx formation/reduction.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine components and combustion processes.
• Familiarity with Python and Cantera for combustion analysis; CAD tools for model prep.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulations for cold flow, hot flow, mixing and fluid-solid interactions within combustion systems.
• Develop, validate, and optimize models that simulate complex physical phenomena and reaction chemistry.
• Create concepts and designs for Gas Turbine systems, modules and components.
• Analyze simulation data and provide actionable insights for design improvements.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate CFD results into product development.
• Improve and enhance analysis methods to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Adhere to Quest Global processes and values; collaborate with global/local teams.

Skills

CFD problem solving

Python for combustion analysis

Cantera literacy

CAD tooling familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in Thermal / Chemical / CFD / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

STAR-CCM+

Solver & Pre-post tools

UG NX / CAD

Python

Cantera

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct simulations for cold flow, hot flow, mixing and fluid-solid interactions within combustion systems.
• Develop, validate, and optimize models that simulate complex physical phenomena and reaction chemistry.
• Create concepts and designs for Gas Turbines systems, modules and components.
• Analyze simulation data, interpret findings, and provide actionable insights and recommendations for system design improvements.
• Work closely with design and development teams to integrate CFD analysis results into the product development process.
• Improve and enhance current analysis methods and tools to increase prediction accuracy and efficiency.
• Adherence to Quest Global process compliance and demonstration of Quest Global Core values, thereby add value to Customer.
• Work in good collaboration with global and local teams and customers.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• 4 to 8 years of experience with a Master’s degree in Thermal/Chemical /CFD/Mechanical Engineering.
• Expertise in using commercial CFD software STAR-CCM+, Solver & Pre-post tools. Additional software proficiency could be an added advantage.
• Deep knowledge of reaction modeling, including the formation and reduction of pollutants like soot and nitrogen oxides (NOx).
• Strong understanding of concepts, designs of Gas Turbine, Turbine module & its components, Combustor & its components, Nozzle Guide vanes, to improve / optimize combustion processes for better efficiency and performance.
• A strong understanding of advanced fluid dynamics principles. Familiarity with tools like Python and Cantera for combustion analysis, as well as CAD software for model preparation.
• Working level knowledge on UG NX or Any CAD package is an added advantage.
• Ability to quickly learn and deliver the CFD tasks with prescribed quality levels.
• AtQuestGlobal,webelieveinequalopportunityandarecommittedtopreservinganinclusiveandsafeworkenvironment.Ourworkplacesareplaceswherewevalueandrespectallpeople.Bysubmittingmyapplication,IagreethatQuestGlobalcollect,storeandmakeuseofmydataforthepurposeofreviewingandprocessingmyapplicationforupto750daysthereafter.

Benefits

Salary: Based on the seniority level, our budget is 40K SEK - 45K SEK gross per month.