Mechanical Engineer in the field of Solid Mechanics with background in constitutive modeling and FEA (MS/PhD)

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer in the field of Solid Mechanics with background in constitutive modeling and FEA. We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge by working on cutting edge research projects collaborating with national laboratories and universities

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Writing and submitting research proposals to various federal and state agencies for funding.
• Serving as PI for funded research projects and leading the project.
• Conducting engineering analysis, numerical simulations and experimental testing
MATLAB or Python is required. Background in nonlinear finite element analysis, especially computational plasticity and/or crystal plasticity is highly desirable.
• Applying the principles of mechanical engineering and applied mechanics to a wide variety of technical problems and demonstrating prior experience in computational mechanics
• Interacting with peers, collaborators and support staff through both verbal and written communications

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• MS/Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Manufacturing, Material Science, Civil Engineering and/or similar fields
• Specialized knowledge in solid mechanics, mechanical testing, data acquisition/instrumentation, and mechanical design
• Experience in performing finite element analysis using Abaqus (or similar solvers) along with a working knowledge of basic computational platforms e.g.
MATLAB or Python is required. Background in nonlinear finite element analysis, especially computational plasticity and/or crystal plasticity is highly desirable.
• A great understanding of the basics of fracture, fatigue, and/or fitness-for-service analysis is desirable
• Experience in microstructural characterization (optical microscopy and SEM/TEM) is highly desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

We have four summer research internship positions for undergraduate or graduate students. Summer research position is full-time and run for a period of 10 to 12 weeks. These positions will start in June.

Position 1: Software Enginner

The intern will be responsible for the design and development of a software that integrates various structural analysis computational models with a user interface. The software will help engineers in the field of aerospace, transportation and manufacturing industries achieve energy efficiency in their applications

Qualification:

Computer science junior/senior undergraduate students or graduate students with experience and interest in the development of engineering software.

Position 2: Business developer

The intern will be responsible for designing and developing business plan and marketing strategies for the software product.

Qualification

Undergraduate or graduate business students with experience and interest in engineering software business

Position 3: Mechanical Engineer

In this position, the intern will develop/implement a feedback loop control system for an optical imaging based mechanical testing device for microstructural analysis of additively manufactured metals. Objective of the project is to use the optical imaging to help design optimal microstructure that produce desirable material properties.

Qualification

Mechanical engineering junior/senior undergraduate students or graduate students with experience and interest in mechatronics

Position 4: Mechanical Engineer (Graduate students only)

In this position, the intern will develop constitutive models for additively manufactured metals. Objective of the project is to design optimal microstructure that produce excellent mechanical properties that leads to energy efficient design of engines.

Qualification

Mechanical engineering graduate student with background in solid mechanics.

Position 1

In this position the intern will develop constitutive models for additively manufactured metals. Objective of the project is to design optimal microstructure that produce excellent mechanical properties that leads to energy efficient design of engines. The goal is to achieve higher energy savings in aerospace, transportation and manufacturing applications.

Qualification:

Mechanical engineering graduate student with background in solid mechanics.

Full-year internship is full-time during summer and half-time (20 hours) during the fall and spring semesters. The position will start on 1st of July.
Interested students please send resume to achuthan@aminnov.com