CFD Engineer

November 12

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Sustainable carbon supply • Maintenance service • clean air technology • automotive • electric cars

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Description

• Simulate and optimize gas flows, particularly CO₂, in Skytree's air capture units to improve airflow efficiency, minimize pressure drops, and enhance CO₂ absorption rate. • Analyze and simulate heat transfer and mass exchange within CO₂ capture materials to optimize airflow, temperature interactions, and the CO₂ absorption and release process. • Optimize the design of Skytree’s CO₂ capture devices to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the energy required for CO₂ regeneration by improving thermal and flow conditions. • Collaborate with Skytree’s R&D teams to test new materials and designs using CFD models, simulating various operating conditions to ensure system performance across different scenarios. • Assist in prototype design and testing by providing insights into airflow and system performance, and validate CFD simulations by comparing them with experimental data from lab and pilot-scale systems. • Identify bottlenecks in the CO₂ capture process by analyzing fluid and gas behavior, and propose solutions to enhance device performance using CFD insights. • Assessing the structural integrity and performance of Skytree’s systems under different fluid dynamic loads to ensure durability and stability.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of: Finite Element Analysis, Finite Volume Method, CFD, Material Science and Computational Numerical Methods within a product development environment in a transportation industry • Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated successful experience in a similar product development role • Excellent applied experience in, ANSYS-FLUENT • Knowledge of fluid mechanics principles, core CFD numerical methods, and primary turbulence models. • Skilled in using CFD software, and 3D modeling for simulations and CAD preparation. • Strong ability to interpret simulation results and communicate effectively in writing and verbally. • Capable of working independently or as part of a team, managing tasks under pressure to meet deadlines. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to follow safety protocols and prepare reports.

Benefits

• A competitive salary aligned with the market, with regular compensation reviews • A company laptop and SIM subscription • Travel cost reimbursement (choose from an NS business card, lease bike or 23ct p/km travel allowance) • 25 vacation days per year, with additional special leave days for life events:-) • Possibility to take an additional 5 days of unpaid leave each year • Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution and flexible employee contribution • A (flexible) hybrid working policy where possible • A cozy office located close to the Science Park train station, also close to the highway • Access to the Science Park and Amsterdam University cafeterias (and all the great and healthy meal options) • Fruits and snacks in the office • A monthly lunch allowance • Regular social activities hosted by our very own Champagne Committee