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Sr. CFD Engineer

Monolith
San Carlos, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Nov 2025

About the role

The Sr. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer will focus on CFD geometry development, meshing, and modeling of high-temperature chemical reactors. The candidate should have a working knowledge of ANSYS Workbench, Design Modeler, Space Claim, Mesh generators, ANSYS FLUENT, User Defined Function (UDF), Text User Interface (TUI), and Journal scripting. The candidate will participate in cutting-edge model development and data processing. 

You will:

  • Independently execute assigned tasks and projects, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and accountability.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to the field, applying knowledge to driveF continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Apply expertise and knowledge to contribute to the success of team initiatives and project outcomes.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills to achieve project objectives.
  • Set up and run CFD (ANSYS FLUENT) cases, utilize and update post-processing tasks, and fully document the procedure involved.
  • Learn to use and develop tools to model various operating conditions, reactor geometries, potential improvements, next-generation chemical reactor characterization, sizing, and scale up.
  • Learn to generate new geometries and high-quality mesh with balanced accuracy and performance.
  • Perform data processing to gain insights and other research duties as needed. 

You are:

  • Eager to learn and curious; not afraid to ask questions.
  • Able to think outside the box in search of answers.
  • Detail oriented
  • Honest with capabilities; understands where knowledge gaps are and seeks to fill them.
  • Data-driven; uses hard evidence to back up conclusions.
  • Able to translate textbook chemical engineering principles into real-world scenarios.
  • Easy-going, can-do attitude
  • Willing to acknowledge faults and seek feedback to improve.
  • Committed to our values 

You have:

  •  Completed BSc, MSc or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical of Chemical Engineering program, and have excellent understanding in:
  • o ANSYS FLUENTo MATLAB o Python
  • 6 – 8 years of professional experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties and responsibilities
The above statements are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the job requirements. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job. Monolith reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment

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