What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulation Engineer position at VulcanForms?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : About us
VulcanForms builds and operates advanced digital infrastructure enabling the world's critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact. Founded in 2015, VulcanForms invented and commercialized the world's first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing (AM) solution and pioneered integrated digital production systems. We are a team of leading technology and operational experts with decades of experience in advanced manufacturing, materials, automation, and robotics. We continuously seek contributors who demonstrate outstanding integrity, intelligence, accountability, and a passion for learning. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
VulcanForms Inc. seeks a Simulation Engineer - AM Process and Printer Subsystem Simulation for our Devens (Hybrid), location.
Job Purpose
VulcanForms is seeking a Simulation Engineer - AM Process and Printer Subsystem Simulation, to join our Simulation and Modeling team in Devens, MA. In this role, your main objective will be to run FEA and / or CFD simulations of our laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) printing process to predict part distortion, structural and flow simulations of various subsystems (for example, powder recoating system, build plate assemblies, machine frame) of the printer, and interpret the simulation results, and recommend part geometry design modifications, and other recommendations to our product, process, and design teams. Your work will primarily contribute to building printers of the highest reliability and efficiency and provide our customers with superior parts of the highest quality that meet or exceed their specifications.
You will also work with a cross-disciplinary internal team to further improve our AM system design and performance. You will participate in and provide first-hand feedback on machine design and integration and software and control development and implementation.)
Key Accountabilities
- Perform simulations to predict potential distortion and cracking of customer parts before they are sent to production (print / process simulation).
- Perform structural (FEA) and flow simulations (CFD) of various subsystems (for example, powder recoating system, build plate assemblies, machine frame, flow inside print chamber, etc.) of the printer.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
VulcanForms Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing employees with diverse, multi-cultural perspectives. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, empowering our team, and embracing diversity. We welcome all applicants and ensure fair and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
