CFD Modeling Engineer

Hertha Metals • Conroe, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hertha Metals is seeking an experienced modeling engineer to help develop multi-phase CFD models for their cutting-edge steelmaking technology. The role requires creativity, speed, initiative, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced startup environment. This position reports to the Head of Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, mechanical engineering, chemistry or materials science.
• 10+ years of relevant modeling experience.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks but ask questions when unsure of next steps.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate observations effectively.
• Ability to present status, action, recommendations, and other technical information.
• Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent.
• Familiarity with scripting languages for data manipulation.
• Experience modeling complex fluid flows phenomena and interactions, including conservation of mass, momentum, and energy.
• Deep understanding of different meshing strategies to optimize simulation accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to draw, import and manipulate CAD models for CFD models.
• Strong knowledge of partial differential equations solutions.

Nice To Haves

• PhD preferred.
• Experience modeling chemical process systems with two or more miscible liquid phases.
• Experience modeling high temperature systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-phase CFD models for cutting-edge steelmaking technology.
• Model complex physical systems and validate the accuracy of the models.
• Interpret data developed by the models.
• Integrate findings into future equipment designs.
• Work closely with research, engineering, and operations teams to gather input for the model.
• Establish boundary conditions and develop data to validate model performance.
• Model complex fluid flows phenomena and interactions, including conservation of mass, momentum, and energy.
• Model chemical process systems with two or more miscible liquid phases (a plus).
• Model high-temperature systems (a plus).
• Utilize different meshing strategies to optimize simulation accuracy and efficiency.
• Draw, import, and manipulate CAD models for CFD models.
• Apply strong knowledge of partial differential equations solutions.
• Be proficient with ANSYS Fluent.
• Utilize scripting languages for data manipulation.
• Be comfortable with changing priorities.
• Build strong relationships with and positively influence equipment vendors.

Benefits

• Competitive startup compensation package based on expertise.
• Compensation increased based on achieved business development milestones.
• Stock: ownership in a funded company that is innovating in a trillion-dollar industry.
• Paid + unpaid parental leave after 1 year at the company (12 weeks paid, with flexible working style to transition after parental leave such as part-time remote working).
• Growth opportunities: help you achieve your future career goals.
• Time off: to prevent burnout.
• 401k plan for employees that have been employed with us for at least a year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior