What are the responsibilities and job description for the MATERIALS DESIGN ENGINEERING - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GROUP position at Questekinnovationsllc?

Job Type

Full-time

Description

QuesTek Innovations LLC, based in Evanston, IL, is a recognized leader in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME). We are seeking a talented Materials Design Engineer to join our Research and Development team. In this role, you will contribute to government and industry R&D projects, tackling complex materials challenges while developing cutting-edge modeling and software tools. Your work will span from initial concepts through prototyping and scaling to production.

As part of our team, you will collaborate with frontend and backend developers, computational modelers, and project managers to deliver high-quality modeling and scientific software that drives QuesTek's cloud-based ICME platform.

This position is entry-level, but candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Develop finite element subroutines or kernels for re-usable simulations that can be wrapped into a python software package.
Work in a fast-paced innovative environment requiring creativity to deliver on challenging project and software deliverables with guidance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
Contribute to complex multi-faceted research and development projects.
Contribute to proposal development and writing to capture external R&D funds.
Interact directly with industry and government clients.
Present and technical conferences.
Develop prototype level python-based scientific software to integrate open-sourced and commercial numerical simulation (e.g., FEM) tools with QuesTek's core software.
Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and will include competitive benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k). QuesTek will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Interested candidates shall submit their resumes and a cover letter summarizing how their experience would allow them to excel in this position via the Careers page of https : / / www.questek.com / No phone calls, please.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related field.

Experience with crystal plasticity finite element method (CPFEM).

Advanced proficiency with numerical simulation tools, especially finite element method.

Experience working in a research environment.

Understanding of fundamental mechanics of materials

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Bonus Skills :

Graduate level degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Proficient in object-oriented python coding.

Experience with other ICME approaches (e.g., mechanistic structure-property modeling, Phase Field, CALPHAD, Atomistics, Molecular statics / dynamics, DFT, etc.)

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Proficiency with C , Fortran, and other coding languages.

Experience with commercial FEM / CFD software tools : ANSYS, ABAQUS.

Experience with open-source FEM software tools : MOOSE, PRISMS.

Experience with thermophysical process simulations.

Experience with metal additive manufacturing techniques.

Experience with topological optimization tools.

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