Job Description

Bosch Research is looking for an intern in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method development and simulation to join the computational materials science and engineering team. Our goal is to investigate the process physics of laser welding by developing and validating a comprehensive CFD model using open source code or in-house/commercial code.

In this position, the intern will primarily focus on code development to implement major welding physics in the CFD code. The model developed in this work will be used for evaluation of performance characteristics and identification of the effects of a given processing parameters space. The cause of welding defects, such as porosity, will also be studied. The intern is also expected to perform scouting of recent progress in multi-physics simulation technique for laser melting of metal and non-metal materials. Lastly, the intern will present results in internal meetings.

As part of Bosch Corporate Research, we are dedicated to long-term fundamental investigations of transformative technologies. Located in Cambridge, close to MIT and Harvard, our computational materials science and engineering team supports global experimental efforts with fundamental understanding, emphasizing innovation and high technological impact. Using both internal funding and government grants, we collaborate closely with a network of leading computational and experimental teams which includes top universities, national labs and industrial partners. We strongly encourage high-impact publications and patent applications.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• M.S. or Ph.D. student at a top university in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field.
• Strong background in CFD thermo- and fluid-dynamics.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:

• Experience in open source code development, e.g., OpenFOAM.
• Significant research and coding experience in C++, Python or FORTRAN.
• Solid knowledge of welding simulation, laser powder bed fusion or multiphase flow problems.

Additional Information

DURATION: Typically, 14 weeks

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

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• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World in Motion)