Overview Leverage advanced physic-based simulation for virtual product/process development for faster and stronger innovation. Identify and introduce the state-of-art technology to transform the way of working in PepsiCo R&D and enhance efficiency. Responsibilities Deliver modeling and simulation projects using general purpose and specialized numerical software. Design and develop innovative experiments to validate and improve models. Support 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, Technology adoption and communication in the experience lab (CAVE as part of the HUB) for immersive virtual-reality consumer-centric innovation. Qualifications Ph.D. with simulation concentration and 1+ years of work experience, MS with 3+ years experience 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.
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