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UL Solutions · 2 days ago

Lead R&D Engineer - Combustion and Explosion Simulation

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $157K/yr

8+ years exp

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking a driven and team-oriented individual to work on modeling and simulation of fire and explosion safety problems. The role involves building computational models, conducting engineering analyses, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders across various industries.

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Responsibilities

Under general direction, build computational models of physical phenomena such as vented deflagrations, fire suppression, fire spread and fluid flows for internal and external client projects using commercially available software packages

Apply fundamental understanding of the relevant physics and chemistry to create computational models of scenarios with sound assumptions and reasoning

Carry out engineering analyses and simulation engineering work, including pre-processing and post processing of simulation projects, documentation of the simulation inputs and key output parameters, and timely completion

Assess project specifications, determine simulation tools, and analyze results for adequacy and accuracy

Under general direction, devise and participate in hands-on laboratory work for model validation efforts or to assist with other team projects

Complete technical reports of work completed, including all information and details about modeling strategy, approach and outcome

Communicate with internal and external clients to develop and manage projects from start to finish

Work across industries / segments, collaborate with key stakeholders, and provide timeline communications to both internal and external stakeholders

Have a team player mindset, giving priority to team goals and maintaining good team relationships

Stay ahead of changing technologies in the field by reading journals and scientific publications, attending academic conferences, writing, and collaborating on original publications, and delivering presentations on research engineering topics

Collaborate with industry, academics and other research and development staff to apply the results of modeling and simulation efforts used to develop new techniques, products, practices, and UL Standards

Where appropriate, present projects and findings at academic and industry conferences

Qualification

Computational Fluid DynamicsHeat TransferCombustion ScienceCommercial CFD SoftwareFinite Element AnalysisModelingSimulationTechnical WritingCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

BS in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, combustion science, computational fluid dynamics or other relevant disciplines is required

MS or PhD requires 4 years of relevant work experience

BS requires 8 years of relevant work experience

Experience in advanced modeling and simulation of fluid flows, combustion and heat transfer is required

Experience in commercial CFD software and codes is required

Demonstrates knowledge of engineering disciplines and other sciences

Demonstrates the ability to maintain academic and applied knowledge through reading academic articles and journals and participating in continuing education activities

Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with peers directly and maintain personal networks

Excellent communication and technical writing skills are required

Can work independently

Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services