Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer

Exxon Mobil; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan with company match

Flexibility in work hours

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Exxon Mobil in Houston seeks a PhD-level expert in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering to focus on fluid mechanics and transport modeling as part of a dedicated team. The successful candidate will develop models for new technologies and support experimental processes, requiring strong problem-solving abilities and collaborative skills.

This role offers extensive benefits including a pension plan, workplace flexibility, and comprehensive health programs. Join Exxon Mobil and contribute to the energy solutions of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• PhD with relevant thesis work in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in fluid mechanics models like multiphase modeling.
• Ability to work on abstract problems with creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for new process technologies across divisions.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams on experimentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in CFD.

Skills

Fluid mechanics expertise

Transport phenomena modeling

Computational languages (Python, C/C++)

High performance computing

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Ansys Fluent

OpenFOAM

MatLab

Job description

What role you will play in our team

At ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, we develop and apply next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world’s growing needs for energy and high-quality chemical products. Affordable and sustainable energy solutions are required to advance global prosperity. We invest in technology and communities to bring the world better energy. Within ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, our teams leverage our world-class facilities to research and develop the energy solutions of tomorrow.

What you will do

• Develop and apply fluid mechanics and transport phenomena models to guide the development and design of new process technologies with applications across ExxonMobil Business Divisions; Upstream Company, Product Solutions Company, and Low Carbon Solutions.
• Work collaboratively as part of cross-discipline team of experts in experimentation (active materials development, pilot plants, cold-flow experimentation), process engineering and equipment design. Though the role will be modeling focused, some programs may also offer ability to do experimental work.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in topics related to CFD to research and process engineering community.
• Your success in this role requires an aptitude for and strong background in physics based modeling, particularly in the areas of fluid dynamics and transport phenomena, and a broad interest applying these skills to process development.
• Many problems rely on strong base in chemical engineering unit operations – with a suitable academic/experience background, that can be developed through assignments on projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with relevant thesis work.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Developing and applying models in area of fluid mechanics and transport, in areas such as multiphase modeling, granular flow, or combustion.
  • Computational languages: Transport modeling on platforms such as Ansys Fluent or OpenFOAM, MatLab, Python, C/C++.
  • High performance computing.
• Strong ability and interest to work on applications driven abstract problems and develop creative out-of-the box solutions.
• Driven and self-motivated.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Development of Custom Models (Fluent UDFs, OpenFOAM).
• Cold flow experimentation.
• Process scale-up experience understanding the impact of scale on unit operations/commercial-scale embodiment/design.
• Experience with hybrid modeling (i.e: PINNs, AI/ML).

Your benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.