Modeling and Simulation Manager
Core
Lead a multidisciplinary team of computational scientists to drive physics-based and data-based modeling efforts that improve rare-earth magnet performance, production yields, and process efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC Modeling and Simulation Manager (Materials Science)
Builds
Physics-based and data-based models for rare-earth permanent magnets
Domain
Materials Science / Rare-earth magnets / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | production features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
COMSOL, Fluent, finite element analysis (FEA), thermodynamic modeling (FactSage, ThermoCalc), mathematical and image analysis, density functional theory (DFT), Python, MATLAB, Git, team leadership, R&D prioritization
Preferred skills
DFT codes (VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO), rare earth processing, hydrometallurgy, sintering simulation, machine learning principles, electron microscopy image analysis (SEM/EDS/EBSD), budget management
Technologies
COMSOL, Fluent, FactSage, ThermoCalc, VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, Python, MATLAB, Git
Responsibilities
Build and manage a matrixed modeling and simulations team; define hiring roadmap and team structure; translate R&D priorities into a modeling agenda with clear deliverables; establish standards for model validation, documentation, and peer review; present results and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership