Senior CFD & Multiphysics Engineer

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

3M is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead CFD modeling and heat transfer analyses across materials and processes at its Maplewood, MN campus. The role focuses on developing, validating, and applying CFD models to guide product design and process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a PhD or MSc and at least 3 years of CFD experience, plus exposure to HPC environments and Python.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MSc degree completed before start.
• Three (3) years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or other Science areas in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Three (3) years of experience in computational fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and application of CFD models to enhance understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer in 3M's material handling, energy transport, products, and processes.
• Collaborating with a cross-functional team of application engineers, scientists, and process engineers to drive creation of next-generation products through Multiphysics modeling and simulation.
• Developing and validating CFD models to assist formulators and engineers in identifying optimal design spaces and process improvements, while supporting simulation engagements with customers to address complex fluid dynamics challenges.
• Initiating and contributing to the analysis and development of intellectual property.

Skills

CFD modeling

Python programming

HPC familiarity

ML/AI integration with CFD

FSI awareness

Education

PhD or MSc degree

Tools

Python

Job description

3M is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead CFD modeling and heat transfer analyses across materials and processes at its Maplewood, MN campus. The role focuses on developing, validating, and applying CFD models to guide product design and process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a PhD or MSc and at least 3 years of CFD experience, plus exposure to HPC environments and Python.