Analysis Engineer - Process Modeling
Core
Develop and validate physics-based computational models of NdFeB permanent magnet manufacturing processes to drive process optimization and support product development.
Role type
Analysis Engineer - Process Modeling
Builds
Physics-based simulations for fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetic behavior, and mechanical response in magnet manufacturing.
Domain
Rare-earth magnet manufacturing (NdFeB), defense, aerospace, automotive.
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Computational mechanics, CFD, heat transfer modeling, mechanical stress/strain analysis, commercial simulation platforms (ANSYS, COMSOL), scripting (Python, MATLAB)
Preferred skills
Metal manufacturing process modeling (sintering, casting, forging), particle-level interactions (DEM), electromagnetic modeling, multiphysics coupled simulations, HPC environments
Technologies
ANSYS (Mechanical, Maxwell, ROCKY, Fluent), COMSOL Multiphysics, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Model thermal conditions during sintering, heat treatment, and casting; Create representative models for fluid dynamics, mechanical behavior, heat transfer, and electromagnetic phenomena; Use models combined with process data to support process improvement and optimization; Build and refine simulations using ANSYS or COMSOL; Collaborate with process, materials, and data engineers to integrate simulation outputs; Design simulation studies to evaluate process sensitivities and identify failure modes; Document modeling assumptions, boundary conditions, validation results, and recommendations; Support development of custom scripts and automation tools for pre/post-processing of simulation data
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC