Scientific Forming Technologies Corporation, a world leader in the process simulation of material forming processes, has the following job positions available:
- Technical Support Specialists: SFTC is seeking candidates to provide technical support to DEFORM™ Users and distributors. Duties range from product testing, quality assurance, validation, troubleshooting applications, application development and training. Technical support staff regularly interacts with customers and international distributors. Multiple positions are available for: – candidates with advanced engineering degrees (PhD preferred) and a strong FEM background and – candidates with applications experience, engineering degree (MS preferred) and strong communication skills.
- Principal Research Scientist:
- Duties: Research metallurgical properties and principles applicable to development of software applications to simulate metal forming and heat treatment in the manufacturing process. Design and develop large deformation and nonlinear process modeling tools using Finite Element Method (FEM) for sheet and bulk metal applications. Apply material properties and critical process conditions for analysis of engineering requirements and feasibility assessment of product and tooling design. Assess operational and performance requirements of overall system. Consult with customers concerning maintenance and modification of system. Provide engineering assistance to software developers and customers’ engineering staff.
- Requirements: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Expertise applying Finite Element Method to develop process modeling tools for the analysis and simulation of metal deformation and heat treatment processes in industrial applications, as evidenced by doctoral dissertation or peer reviewed publications. Alternative requirements: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and three years of experience applying the Finite Element Method to develop process modeling tools for the analysis and simulation of metal deformation and heat treatment processes in industrial applications.
