Simulation Engineer (m/f/d)

About Enapter and what we do:

Enapter is a rapidly-growing energy technology company with offices in Italy, Germany and Thailand. We develop and produce Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysers that enable low-cost green hydrogen production at any scale.

Enapter’s mission is to make green hydrogen affordable and accessible to all. We are an international team that is united by a common vision and guided by our core principles – Urgency, Simplicity and Transparency. To find out more, please visit our company page (www.enapter.com/about).

We are looking for a CFD Engineer (m/f/d) to join our R&D Modelling and Simulation team in Pisa, Italy. You will be an integral part of the development process and will have a wide range of technical challenges to tackle. Be ready for a dynamic environment!

If you are as passionate about changing the world as we are then you are in the right place!

What role will you play in building a green hydrogen future?

• Work in synergy with other team members to organize and complete various thermal and fluid-dynamics design projects;
• Assist with the selection, analysis, and development of various components to optimize performance and cost;
• Develop CFD heat transfer / thermodynamics / fluid dynamics analysis at stack and system level;
• Define and support experimental campaigns to validate models and designs;
• Predict, collect, analyze and report results by understanding system and component design and their requirements.

What do you need to help make our goals a reality?

• First things first: Enthusiasm for the part green hydrogen will play in tomorrow's world and Enapter's role in it;
• Master's degree in enegry, mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in simulation of thermal and fluid-dynamics engineering or equivalent roles;
• Excellent knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics principles and numerical simulation;
• Understanding of engineering design principles and processes in relevant sectors such as electrochemical devices, automotive, HVAC or energy;
• Understanding of devices with heat transfer, porous materials and multiphase fluids;
• Advanced knowledge of 3D CFD simulation software such as Star-CCM+ (preferred), Fluent, OpenFOAM or equivalent;
• Good command of CAD / CAE tools for simulation pre-processing
• Knowledge of 0D-1D simulation would be advantageous
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Matlab, Python, Java would be advantageous
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Fluent English

Why you’ll look forward to working with us:

• You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of energy in one of the most dynamic companies in the hydrogen industry
• The vision and the people: That's what our colleagues say they love the most about Enapter
• We love flat hierarchies and being able to collaborate with each other no matter what your role
• We want you to feel that you’re making a real difference, so you’ll have creative freedom and flexibility in how you work
• Working on an empty stomach is the worst. We offer lunch tickets and have restaurants close by that are affiliated. We also have kitchens with coffee machines to get your coffee fix!
• Optional access to health insurance to cover those unexpected visits to the doctor or specialist and optional access to a pension fund to help support your future savings goals! (In line with the current “C.C.N.L. settore Industria Chimica ” - National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Chemical Industry sector)
• We want you to feel like part of the crew – because you are! All newcomers get decked out in Enapter merch that has been sustainably selected and sourced
• We celebrate our success together… often! You’ll frequently see snacks and healthy treats in the office
• An exciting working environment at our original R&D and production facility just outside of Pisa

We offer all the basics anyone can expect:

A competitive salary package based on the market and what you bring to the table, paid sick leave for both your physical and mental health and 33.5 days paid leave (including holidays, permissions and ROL) per year.

Think we might be the right fit?

Even if you don’t meet all of the requirements we’ve mentioned please still apply! We are always on the lookout for new talent and for those who are passionate about what we do!

We know that diverse groups are more productive and creative! As a company with a focus on R&D and rapidly implementing innovative technology, this is particularly important to us and why we embrace and celebrate diversity. We explicitly welcome any application that brings additional perspectives to Enapter. If you believe that you can draw from your unique background and experiences to bring something new to our team, please tell us about it. We look forward to hearing from you!