About the Role
Our Client IMR (Irish Manufacturing Research) are seeking a Simulation Researcher to play a leading role in supporting key projects within the centre. This is a 23 month contract role. The scope of these projects include:
- Mould-flow simulation of 3D printed conformally-cooled moulds (inclusive of thermal/hydrodynamic and FEA solid mechanics) and,
- Finite volume and chemistry kinetics simulation of 3D printed devices for industrial continuous flow chemistry applications.
It is envisaged that the successful candidate will also play a key role in establishing simulation as an ongoing research theme within IMR and provide support to adjacent commercial activities.
The successful candidate will be the Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) and Solid Mechanics Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation subject matter expert supporting design on multiple research projects and pre-empting physical trials of novel device prototypes. They will deliver simulation solutions to support design of novel mm scale flow systems for industrial chemical processes and elastic and thermal simulation of mould tooling.
The successful candidate must have previous experience applying the Finite Volume Method (FVM) to CFD simulations and FEA to solid elastic mechanics to procure robust solutions within industrial or research environments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in developing CFD simulations and reaction kinetics modelling to support commercial flow chemistry applications. Additional skills and attributes will include:
- Motivated as subject matter expert in multi-discipline engineering team.
- Willing to take on additional responsibilities as role grows.
- Interested in growing engineering skills and knowledge outside of area of defined expertise.
- Strong practical experience of application of continuous flow processes to industry.
- Excellence in writing, editing, communication and presentation skills.
- Be creative; having the ability to work on their own initiative, being able to interpret abstract concepts and demonstrate analytical capabilities to deliver solutions.
- Excited by the challenge of developing workable continuous flow designs for industry within a tight timeframe.
Purpose of the Job:
The objective of the Centre, which is funded by Enterprise Ireland and the IDA Ireland, is to undertake industry-focused applied research for the benefit of, and with direct relevance to, the Irish manufacturing industry. Specific responsibilities include:
- Work as one of the founding members of a new stream team; support development of research; and solve technical challenges encountered during development.
- Understand user requirements of early adopters of continuous flow technology and communicate these to non-specialist design engineers.
- Develop, modify, and validate finite volume simulation cases to support design development of continuous flow hardware.
- Develop, modify, and validate finite element simulation cases to support design development of novel injection mould tooling.
- Specify and procure equipment on tight budgets and timelines.
- Plan, execute, and record experimental trials to validate design of novel injection mould tooling and continuous flow hardware.
- Work with senior industry stakeholders to develop commercially relevant continuous flow processes – assessing application opportunities and communicating results of research.
- Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
- Promote and support safe work practices across the IMR lab environment.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential:
- MSc or equivalent in relevant engineering or scientific disciplines – applied chemistry and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Familiarity with FEA.
- At least 3-5 years' experience within an applied-research environment (industrial or within a research organisation) with a focus on numerical simulation of continuous flow processes.
- Strong background in Computational Fluid Dynamics using standard Finite Volume methodology. OpenFOAM is the preferred software, familiarity with other proprietary software (Mold Flow, Simcenter etc.) is a benefit.
- Proven ability to progressively develop and troubleshoot various aspects of a simulation approach (boundary and initial conditions, mesh, numerical approximation, etc) for a new industrial application from scratch.
- Strong experience in verification and validation of simulation results using ‘bench-mark’ cases and by comparison to empirical work.
- Comfortable implementing C++ in a Linux Ubuntu environment.
- Prior experience in working with second order solvers for chemical reaction, mixing, multiple immiscible phases, species tracking between phases, thermal modelling and Conjugate Heat Transfer.
- Prior experience in mesh generation, manipulation, and trouble shooting.
- Proven track record in teamwork, project delivery, project planning, and self-organisation.
- Expert knowledge of industrial application of various industrial chemistry processes
- Previous experience will have required candidate to collect, analyse, and report technical data, and interpret and present conclusions for stakeholders.
- EU work permit.
Desirable:
- Significant practical experience of applied mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or process engineering.
- PhD in relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
- Demonstrable expertise in Project Management.
Salary & Benefits
This position will command a package consisting of basic salary (depending on experience), employer pension contribution and 5 weeks holidays.
All applicants must include an up-to-date version of your CV with their application. Electronic applicants only via LinkedIn or to imrcareers@clark.ie
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday May 27th 2022
