Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Analyst Engineer

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Analyst Engineer

Baker Hughes Oilfield Services

Role Summary

Baker Hughes is looking for an experienced CFD Analyst Engineer for its Completions and Well Interventions division. The candidate will support the design analysis and qualification of downhole oil well tools by applying advanced computational fluid dynamics and structural simulation methods. This role works closely with design engineering testing and product development teams to improve tool performance reliability and durability in harsh downhole environments.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:

  • Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace Petroleum or related discipline) with 5 years of experience

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficient use of Ansys Fluent for CFD analysis for multiphase flow sand particle erosion simulation compressible flow thermal or fluid structure interaction (FSI)

  • Experience with Ansys Mechanical for structural thermal or coupled analyses

  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks for CAD review and geometry preparation

  • Understanding of fluid dynamics heat transfer and multiphase flow relevant to oilfield applications

  • Ability to set up solve and postprocess simulations using commercial CAE tools

• Reporting & Computing:

  • Ability to document simulation methods and results in technical reports using Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheets

  • Comfortable working on Windowsbased computers and engineering workstations

Additional Desired Skills

• Experience with downhole oil and gas tools such as completion production or artificiallift equipment

• Knowledge of erosion sand production highpressure/hightemperature (HPHT) environments

• Experience with design optimization parametric studies automation within Ansys Workbench or optiSLang

• Some familiarity with programming languages including VBA Python C or other languages

• Exposure to additional simulation or pre/postprocessing tools (e.g. Ansys Discovery Ansys Meshing Fluent Meshing SpaceClaim CFDPost DesignModeler Design Explorer)

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with crossdisciplinary teams

• Experience supporting products through design reviews testing correlation and field issues