V.I.E. Research Engineer / Engineering Mechanics (m/f/d), Herzogenrath

Welcome at Saint-Gobain!

Saint-Gobain designs, produces and distributes materials and solutions which can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications.

Change the world – not on your own, but in a team that just pursued this mission for over 350 years. In one of the eight top global employer, one of the 100 largest industrial companies, with 170,000 employees and more than 39 billion euros in sales in over 60 countries.

Your tasks

• Develop test methods to characterize the mechanical properties of different phases and interphases in multiphase materials and structures, and their failure modes
• Develop finite element models to predict the mechanical and thermo-mechanical responses of multiphase materials and structures
• Develop computational stochastic models to predict the mechanical response of materials and structures under varying properties and conditions
• Present technical results and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences

Your profile

• Strong background in solid mechanics (i.e. elasticity & plasticity theory, fracture mechanics, thermo-mechanical analysis), and numerical methods
• Prior experience with commercial finite element analysis software such as Abaqus or Ansys is required
• Prior training and experience with mechanical property characterization and using mechanical testing instruments is required
• Background in modeling, analysis, and characterization of composites and multiphase materials is highly desired, but not required
• Knowledge and background in stochastic modeling is a plus, but not required
• Good hands-on skills and comfortable working in a lab environment
• Programming skills in C++/Fortran/Python is desired, but not required
• The ability to communicate effectively (in writing and orally), and presentation skills are critical
• Fluent in English
• The ability to work comfortably and flexibly in a diverse and fast moving environment