Scientist , Advanced Manufacturing & Semiconductor, IHPC

About This Role

Seeking a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science to develop computational models and degradation analysis for polymeric sealing systems using finite element methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate degradation models for viscoelastic relaxation, thermal aging, and thermal cycling.
• Create finite element (FE) models of mechanically energized sealing systems to evaluate performance under thermal and mechanical loads.
• Automate parametric studies using Python scripting for sensitivity analysis of material and geometric factors.
• Integrate degradation models with traditional reliability metrics to predict performance risks over time.
• Collaborate with experimental teams and industry partners to refine test procedures and assess lifecycle failure risks.
• Conduct statistical FE analysis to identify critical factors affecting seal reliability.

Requirements

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Applied Physics.
• Solid background in continuum mechanics and finite element modeling (Abaqus, Python).
• Experience with polymer material behavior and aging tests.
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages (Python, Fortran).
• Knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies.
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.