What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist PhD Degree position at Altair Engineering?
Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Research Scientist PhD Degree
Job Summary:
Our client in Ann Arbor, MI is looking for a Research Scientist PhD Degree. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do:
- Plan and execute research investigations using experimental and numerical techniques to improve thermal performance of power electronics device and package.
- Perform device and system level thermo-fluid simulations to gain understanding of the performance and trade-offs.
- Porous material design and potential fabrication for thermal management solutions including vapor chambers and two-phase cold plates.
- Document learnings in internal reports and external publications to disseminate knowledge.
- Generate innovative ideas, new project concepts, and demonstrate innovative thinking to solve technical problems.
- Generate and capture novel intellectual property in patents.
Basics:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, and simulation software such as ANSYS and COMSOL.
- Excellent ability to analyze and interpret experimental data.
- Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent oral and written English language skills.
How You Will Be Successful:
- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business “First”
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
