Senior Engineer, Computer Aided Design & Drafting - Celanese International Corporation

Overview

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Responsibilities

LOCATION - Wilmington, DE or Auburn Hills, MI - Hybrid

The CAE group consists of engineers who apply state-of-the-art computer modeling techniques utilizing world-class mechanical testing to support customer applications with predictive material models and design guidance.

• Simulation - perform stress analysis on structural parts and develop understanding of processing simulation techniques and application of advanced material models for customer simulation support
• Advanced material modeling - calibrate and validate isotropic and anisotropic
• material models on a variety of materials for static and complex loading scenarios such as thermo-mechanical, impact, vibration, creep, and fatigue
• Integration with lab - develop an understanding of sample workflow and lab measurements from pellet to test data
• Data processing - clean and convert raw data for material model calibration and validation
• Translate results - effective communication across cross-functional teams or customers

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, material science, or related field required. Masters degree or PH.D preferred 
• 0-5 years working experience in noted required knowledge
• Mechanical Simulation
  • Experience in structural analysis using commercial FEA tools such as Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Ansys, or HyperWorks preferred
  • Familiarity with multi-scale modeling software such as Digimat preferred
  • Familiarity with polymer processing effects on component behavior
• Material Modeling
  • Fundamental understanding of failure of fiber reinforced composites under following scenarios:
    • time- and temperature-dependence (creep, relaxation, strain-rate)
    • cycling loading (fatigue
    • thermal cycling (expansion and shrinkage)
    • heat transfer (conduction)

• Strong background in MS Excel and familiarity with Matlab a plus
• Exposure to principles of designing with plastics, basic understanding of injection molding and machine learning experience are a plus

• Communication