R&D GCC Modelling and Simulation Lead

Overview

Responsibilities

• Deliver Foods Packaging Simulation models and apps per Simulation Roadmap and Timeline above
• Deliver modeling and simulation projects using 3DX, other general purpose and specialized numerical software.
• Collaborate with Dassault experts directly on delivering perfect packaging simulation templates and apps
• Design and develop innovative experiments to validate and improve models.
• Support other senior simulation engineers on assigned simulation tasks including CAD creation, CAD cleaning, meshing, pre-processing, post processing, creating visuals of data
• Work with external partners, software vendor, university, engineering firms, to develop technologies needed to fulfil PepsiCo need.
• Additional responsibilities in combining physics-based simulation, sensor technology, data analytics (AI/ML) to deliver digitized innovation projects (digital twin), Support Computational Chemistry projects by data collection and literature research
• New technology introduction and implementation

Qualifications

• PhD. with simulation concentration and 8+ years of work experience, MS with 10+ years experience
• Background in mechanical engineering, solid mechanics or related field
• Packaging experience with cardboard boxes, films, pallets, is a big plus but not necessary
• Hands-on experience with commercial software - CFD (ANSYS FLUENT, STAR-CCM+), FEA (ABAQUS, ANSYS Mechanical), DEM (ROCKY, EDEM), COMSOL.
• Knowledge about computational chemistry (hands on software experience with MOE, Shrodinger a plus)
• Experience designing and conducting physical testing required to formulate and/or calibrate models, i.e., Wind tunnel, mechanical testing, thermal measurements, Data Acquisition, High speed imagery, etc.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, R, JMP a plus.
• Experience with VR/AR assets creation using KeyShot, Unity, Unreal, or Omniverse a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in food/beverage production and process engineering a plus – extrusion, drying, frying, mixing, filling, food safety.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners in a global setup.
• Robust understanding of engineering principle with experience in the area of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Experience with state-of-the-art modeling software that capable to model multi-physics problem involving multi-phase fluid flow and heat transfer in engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of how to use simulation to evaluate new and novel technologies for PepsiCo’s innovation in processing/packaging.