MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in thermal/fluid sciences (Aeronautical/Chemical Engineering degree with applicable experience)
• 5 years industrial R&D experience
• 25-35% travel

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with commercial CAD, CFD codes, and FEA codes
• Experience with the design and testing of high-temperature systems that challenge material selection
• Experience with the design and testing of high-speed rotating systems
• Experience with extreme environments that limit measurement access
• Knowledge/experience with combustion system design and/or modelling
• Knowledge/experience with induction heating and alternative fuels/decarbonization
  Experience in mechanical design, mechanical drawings, and standards
  

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Hybrid

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Fiber and Collection Engineer leads development of new technologies from a fundamental science approach that delivers greater manufacturing productivity and product quality with capital-efficient operations. This position requires a deep understanding of the physics and engineering challenges involved in fiberizing at high temperatures and rotational speeds, as well as proficiency in mechanical engineering, heat transfer and turbulent fluid flow. This extends to the engineering challenges of collecting fibers from a high-flow, turbulent air stream to achieve uniform weight distribution and optimal pack structure that deliver desirable thermal and mechanical properties to the product.
The engineer will utilize physical experimentation, theoretical models, and advanced numerical modeling tools for designing and analyzing fiberizing and collection systems with the goal to enhance performance while using scientific approaches that balance accuracy and cost. The engineer is also responsible to work with an extended team to translate the fundamental understanding into practical designs for evaluation in venues that range from a laboratory environment to an industrial manufacturing plant.
Reports to: Fiberizing R&D Leader
Span of Control: Individual contributor with strong collaboration across the team, labs and manufacturing plants