Research Scientist in High-Speed Dynamics Simulations and Design

For our research center in Krakow/Poland, we are looking for a Researcher with expertise in high-speed (explicit) dynamics simulations and design. You will join a dynamic, motivated, and creative team with a broad range of experience and competencies. As part of our team, you will combine theory with practice, creating, testing, and validating new technologies to enable the energy transition. @@HD@@ How you will make an impact:@@/HD@@ • Propose, contribute to, and lead research and development projects for numerical simulations of products for energy systems. • Provide results for static and dynamic coupled thermomechanical simulations. Formulate clear conclusions and practical recommendations for the business. Report your work and findings in project documentation. • Collaborate globally with teams of researchers and engineers at Hitachi Energy to identify, analyze, and solve real-world challenges in optimizing designs for future-generation products. • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the latest numerical analysis technologies, algorithms, and software packages. Recognize opportunities for their practical application in industrial conditions. • Actively promote your knowledge within the company and outside. • Collaborate with local and global external partners, including universities, startups, and vendors. • Disseminate your results in technical reports, scientific publications, research conferences, and patent applications.

• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanics, Material Engineering, or related field. • Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, dynamic and static analysis, material strength, and a basic understanding of typical manufacturing technologies. • Working experience (2+ years) with CAD/CAE modeling and FEM analysis. Knowledge of the commercial tools (e.g., Ansys, ABAQUS, LS/Dyna, COMSOL, CREO, ...) • Understanding of FE algorithms, including linear and non-linear static, implicit and explicit dynamics (large deformation, short-circuit forces, seismic analysis, fluid-structure interaction), vibration (modal analysis, vibroacoustic, damping, ...), fracture mechanics. Knowledge about fluid dynamics and heat transfer will be a plus. • Ability to model various material types: metals, thermoplastics and thermosets, fiber composites, elastomers and rubbers, liquids and gasses. • Willingness to take an interdisciplinary approach and learn new knowledge when working with experts from different domains. In addition, the following skills would be beneficial for the role: • Ability to write simple codes and user subroutines in CAD/CAE software packages. • Knowledge about power network business, green energy, respective requirements, and industry standards.