Job Description

As part of New Products Development program, the R&D department is looking for a Numerical Simulations researcher for Manufacturing processes.

You will be requested to perform internal development of numerical simulations for process modeling, and to establish a partnership network with external specialists in the domain. Your contribution will be key to the success of new products Industrialization through efficient & predictive process modeling solutions that will enable to identify and address technical difficulties during industrialization, to support APERAM in its Innovation plan strategy and journey for decommoditization

In this position, you will report to the Head of R&D Process Dpt. (N+1).

You will be based in Isbergues Research Center.

Responsibilities

Within the Process team, you will be required to:

• Acting as a R&D representative on the different APERAM sites
  • Presence on production site (~15%)
  • Feedback, gather information and needs from production site and coordination with CTO teams
• Develop the internal competency in the Process fluid and thermal simulation field
  • Development of a network of academic partners
  • Development of Isbergues Research Center simulation methods
• Manage and ensure the good progress of R&D projects in your perimeter
  • Definition of working programs and coordination of internal studies with researchers, technicians and external studies with academic partners
  • Regular reporting (hierarchy, program owners, internal customers)
  • Proposal for industrial trials / optimization and support for local teams
  • Capitalization, publication of technical reports and scientific writings
• Propose disruptive ideas / solutions (Innovation)
  • Participation in scientific congresses / conferences
  • Technical watch, bibliographic reviews, ...
• Actively participate in the Safety pillar
  • Active participation in "lab life" and in the Safety action plan
  • Exemplarity and shared vigilance

The technical missions will include, among others, the study of:

• Development of the CFD simulation culture inside Aperam
• CFD modeling for steelmaking processes (AOD, ladle, tundish, continuous casting etc.)
• CFD modeling for slabs and annealing furnaces
• Optimization of industrial practices for better productivity, cost improvement and capability extension

Qualifications

Skills (EN)

BAC + 5 level with first experience or BAC + 8, graduated from an Engineering school in Materials or Mechanical or Thermophysical Science, the candidate must have the following skills:

• Strong knowledge in CFD and simulation tools, preference is given to open source softwares as "Open Foam"
• Knowledge in Materials Science or Process Engineering,
• Thermodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Metallurgy, Solidification,
• Good presentation & communication skills,
• English proficiency,
• Ability to write technical reports and minutes,
• Initiative and autonomy,
• Ability to work in a team and with a certain versatility
• Safety mindset
• Driving license mandatory

About Us

Join Aperam, the world-leading stainless steel company that values sustainability and a positive impact on the world. Our 10,700 employees work hard every day to provide affordable long-lasting steel and alloy solutions that support a sustainable society. With our new Recycling and Renewables segment, we're at the forefront of the circular economy, using about 90% scrap metal in our production processes in Europe and producing charcoal from our FSC®-certified forestry in Brazil as a natural and renewable substitute for fossil fuels.

Aperam is listed on the Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Madrid, and Luxembourg stock exchanges, with a production capacity of 2.5 million tons and customers in over 40 countries. In our company, we value innovation, collaboration and diversity, providing our employees with the support, training, and opportunities they need to succeed in a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Join us, and together we can build a sustainable future. For more information about us, please visit our website https://www.aperam.com/.