Principal CFD Engineer - Multiphase
Core
Develop high-fidelity multiphase CFD models and AI surrogate models for industrial bioprocess and chemical engineering applications to optimize design and manufacturing.
Role type
Principal CFD Engineer (Multiphase)
Builds
Production CFD simulations, parametric CAD models, and ML-CFD surrogate models for industrial process optimization.
Domain
Chemical engineering, bioprocess, multiphase fluid dynamics, AI/ML for engineering.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Multiphase flow modelling, CFD solver expertise (OpenFOAM, Star-CCM+, Fluent), Python scripting, parametric CAD modelling, meshing strategy, HPC job scheduling, surrogate modelling, experimental validation.
Preferred skills
Non-Newtonian rheology modelling, reactive/coupled-physics flow modelling, DoE and design space exploration, automated workflow creation.
Technologies
OpenFOAM, Star-CCM+, Fluent, NX, CATIA, Python, MPI, GPU acceleration.
Responsibilities
Develop multiphase flow models (gas-liquid, solid-liquid, VOF, Euler-Euler/Lagrange); model complex fluid rheology and reactive/coupled-physics flows; own meshing generation for complex industrial geometries; build robust parametric CAD models coupled with simulation pipelines; execute multi-physics model development end-to-end; perform scale-up/scale-down methodology; manage HPC resources for large-mesh transient simulations; build reduced-order or AI surrogate models from CFD data; curate CFD output datasets for downstream AI/ML training; conduct experimental validation workflows; partner with clients to scope and address complex engineering challenges.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC