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Modeling and Simulation Manager
Vulcan Elements
Napi Headquarters, USA
Manager · 5+ years experience
Discovered 1 months ago
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Responsibilities
- Build and manage a matrixed modeling and simulations team with broad expertise spanning Finite element analysis, Computational fluid dynamics, Stress/Strain analysis, thermodynamic modeling, mathematical/image analysis, and DFT; define hiring roadmap, team structure, and capability milestones.
- Translate R&D priorities into a modeling agenda with clear deliverables, timelines, and success criteria in partnership with process engineering, materials science, and production teams.
- Foster a culture of scientific rigor, reproducibility, and rapid iteration; establish standards for model validation, documentation, and peer review.
- Present results and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders; communicate uncertainty and model limitations clearly.
- Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with COMSOL, Fluent, or equivalent; demonstrated ability to build and validate coupled multiphysics models and finite element analysis (FEA).
- Strong mathematical modeling background; experience with image analysis, machine learning, statistical modeling, or signal processing applied to materials characterization data.
- Familiarity with rare earth magnets, NdFeB alloy systems, or related metallic/magnetic materials.
- Experience leading or mentoring a small technical team; ability to set priorities, provide technical guidance, and develop junior researchers.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Git, or equivalents for scripting, data analysis, and model post-processing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear technical reports and present complex results to non-specialist audiences.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
- Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with DFT codes (VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, or similar) or demonstrated ability to direct and interpret DFT studies.
- Background in rare earth processing, hydrometallurgy, or magnet manufacturing.
- Experience with grain boundary diffusion processes or sintering simulation.
- Familiarity with thermodynamic modeling and databases such as FactSage, or ThermoCalc
- Knowledge of machine learning principles for data analysis
- Familiarity with electron microscopy image analysis (SEM/EDS/EBSD) and quantitative microstructural characterization.
- Publication record in computational materials science, process simulation, or permanent magnets.
- Experience managing budgets, external collaborators, or academic partnerships.
About Vulcan Elements
Manufacturing
Vulcan Elements manufactures rare earth magnets for electric vehicles and defense applications, supporting domestic supply chain security and advanced manufacturing.
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