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Salary:
Variable depending on experience
The Company:
Our client is a global leader in manufacturing glass for architectural, automotive and technical sectors. They are also involved with the decarbonisation of the glassmaking process. Having recently completed a novel hydrogen firing trial, they are incorporating more green electricity into the process, including implementing innovative carbon capture technologies. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technologist to join them. The company offers a competitive salary depending on experience, as well as 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme, flexible working, pension scheme, bonus scheme, free car parking, on-site canteen and on-site activities and events.
Location:
The position will be based at the company's site near Skelmersdale, easily commutable by road from Liverpool, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Manchester and surrounding areas. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is recommended due to the company's location.
Your main duties will involve:
- Aid the Modelling and Simulation R&D Team in their efforts to refine and decarbonise their manufacturing processes.
- Use mathermatical and computational fluid dynamics modelling to refine and resolve manufacturing issues.
- Evaluate proposed furnace design improvements, provide technical support to operating/manufacturing sites.
- Aid in updating and improving simulations tools/CFD packages.
- Contribution to multidisciplinary project teams and troubleshooting activities.
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
- Physics, Applied Maths or Engineering degree qualified (essential).
- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and experience working on fluid flow calculations.
- Experienced in applying mathematical modelling to industrial processes.
- Experienced in writing and updating computer programs.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.
