CFD & Multiphysics Engineer – Reacting Flows

Russell Tobin; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plan (401k)

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pride Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III – Simulation & Multiphysics in Fremont, CA, onsite. The role focuses on CFD, reacting-flow, and multiphysics analyses to design and optimize gas delivery systems and process equipment. 40 hours/week, 24-month contract with possible extension.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field, with strong CFD experience and familiarity with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL, and Simcenter 3D.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Plasma Physics, or a related field.
• Strong experience with CFD and multiphysics simulations.
• Experience with chemical reaction modeling, reaction kinetics, reacting-flow CFD, or species transport.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and gas flow dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD and multiphysics simulations involving fluid/gas flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, species transport, chemical reactions, stress, and material response.
• Develop and validate physics-based models for chemical reactions, reaction kinetics, gas-phase chemistry, and surface reactions.
• Conduct reacting-flow simulations and coupled thermal, fluid, mass transfer, and chemical kinetics analyses.
• Support simulation-driven design and optimization of gas delivery systems, thermal management solutions, process equipment, and advanced materials.
• Calibrate and validate models using experimental data and engineering principles.
• Analyze results, identify design improvements, and support troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations with modeling results and engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and technical teams.

Skills

CFD

Multiphysics

Chemical reaction modeling

Reaction kinetics

Reacting-flow CFD

Species transport

Gas delivery systems

Gas-phase chemistry

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

COMSOL Multiphysics

Simcenter 3D

Job description

Pride Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III – Simulation & Multiphysics in Fremont, CA, onsite. The role focuses on CFD, reacting-flow, and multiphysics analyses to design and optimize gas delivery systems and process equipment. 40 hours/week, 24-month contract with possible extension.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field, with strong CFD experience and familiarity with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL, and Simcenter 3D.