Research Engineer, CAE

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

About us

Hydro Extrusions (HE) is part of the fully integrated aluminum company Hydro. We have an unrivalled position as #1 extrusions provider globally with some 21,000 employees in 40 countries on all continents.

We deliver tailored aluminum components and solutions to customers in diversified end-markets, from automotive and mass transportation to building and construction, electronics, offshore and maritime.

Overall Role

As a Research Engineer at Innovation & Technology Extrusion Europe, with CAE as your technical focus you will work towards product and process development for our extruded products. You will be part of a highly skilled organization of researchers, with access to quality laboratories. Execution of development projects in close collaboration with Hydro Extrusions' commercial teams and customers, as well as other internal and external R&D units.

This role is for you who want an exciting job with great freedom and opportunities to develop in a research environment. You will work with various CAE-related tasks within R&D projects, including the simulation of Hydro's processes and products. In this position, you are expected to be involved in experimental testing in our R&D laboratory. You will also support product development projects with simulation tools for Hydro's customers worldwide. Furthermore, the position includes participation in collaborative projects with universities and research institutes.

In particular, the role includes:

• Member of the Dies, Modelling & Fabrication team

• Planning and execution of development projects including budgets and deliverables as a project manager.

• Working in close contact to Hydro Extrusions customers having a key role in translating customer needs to R&D.

• Build up professional networks incl. contacts towards Universities/Institutes and external research organizations

• Foster innovation spirit within the I&T EE team, and collaboration between I&T departments

Key Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or a similar field.

• Minimum 5 years' experience within industrial/applied R&D, including management of projects

• You have experience working with metal forming processes.

• You have knowledge and experience in using FE simulation techniques in metal forming

• You have experience working with CAE tools, such as Altair Hypermesh, LS-Dyna, Impetus, Q-form, Solidworks, or similar.

• You have experience in material modeling and metal plasticity. Experience in predicting ductile fracture in material models is a plus.

• Experience within aluminium industry with knowledge towards crash management applications is a plus.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Team player able to collaborate with various functions/departments and to share your knowledge and develop business opportunities

• Self-driven, result oriented professional

• Flexible and willing to travel

What we offer:

For the right candidate we offer an international and collaborative workplace that will enable you to shape the role and grow your career through professional and personal development. You will have a key seat in an organization focused on value creation and get the opportunity to build a strong network, both across Hydro Extrusion and Hydro.

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way.

Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability. Please apply online in ONE with your CV and a cover letter until 2024-08-31.

Please also note that the recruitment process begins as soon as possible and the selection is ongoing, hence the position may be filled before the application deadline.

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