Thermal and Fluid Dynamics Specialist
Your role
Looking for a challenging opportunity, where you can help shape our future products using fluid-dynamic and thermal simulations? Join the CAE team, the core competence center for thermal, flow and structural simulations, where we combine deep physics expertise with cutting‑edge machine‑learning techniques.
As a CFD engineer, you collaborate closely with global product development teams to support the design of our products. You help define the most effective solution strategy and ensure that your analyses are seamlessly integrated into the product development cycle. You perform hand calculations and CFD simulations for a wide range of applications and translate your findings into practical, performant and cost-effective design improvements.
You also contribute to the development of our fluid-dynamic and thermal analysis capabilities. You stay up to date with the state of the art and identify opportunities to improve our calculation models and tools.
In your daily interactions with internal customers, you promote the use of CFD technology and communicate clearly about the capabilities and limitations of simulations. You ensure that your results are well understood so they can influence the design where needed.
You report to the team lead of the CAE team and will work hybrid on our site in Wilrijk.
To succeed, you will need
At Atlas Copco, our slogan for various positions is "hire for attitude & train for skill". We train you for these positions through on-the-job-training. If you partly but not fully meet the profile as outlined below, we still encourage you to apply and take this opportunity. Who knows, on-the-job-training may be available for you for this position.
- Master of Engineering Science or Master of Science
- A Phd or research experience in the domain is an advantage
- Experience with fluid dynamics and CFD simulations is a must
- You have some affinity with programming
- Passion for technical challenges and a strong interest in research
- A problem-solving and creative mindset to come up with novel solutions
- A critical attitude and attention to detail
- Team player with a proactive, cooperative mindset
In return, we offer
At Atlas Copco Group you will join an international and diverse environment with specialists from different disciplines. Our culture is rooted in Swedish values, which includes a family feeling, respect and diversity. We invest in our employees' development and well-being, and we provide a flexible work-life balance. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow. Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning.
You will have a comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather. You will also have access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits.
Job location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Atlas Copco Airpower site in Wilrijk; Antwerp, Belgium (BE).
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