Senior R&D Engineer - Composite Materials Simulation & Structural Design

Position Overview

The High-Performance Fibers and Composites Program Department of Shanghai Institute is dedicated to developing innovative products and technologies for high-performance fibers (including high-performance carbon fibers and organic fibers) as well as thermoset and thermoplastic composites. The department serves the strategic and emerging markets targeted by Shanghai Institute, including aerospace, the low-altitude economy, new energy and energy storage, rail transit, automotive, and high-end sports equipment. It also addresses CNPC’s requirements for the application and development of composite materials in oilfield exploration and oilfield equipment markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the department in building its capabilities in materials simulation and structural design: introduce, develop and validate frontier simulation technologies and methodologies — such as AI-driven simulation and multiphysics coupling — to raise the overall technical competency of the team.
• Lead multiphysics coupled simulations (structural, fluid, thermal, etc.) of products or systems for performance prediction and risk assessment; take an active part in key tests (e.g., mechanical testing and environmental testing) to obtain validation data; benchmark test data against simulation results to calibrate and refine models, thereby improving model confidence and predictive accuracy.
• Engage deeply throughout the entire product development lifecycle, providing simulation technical support and training to colleagues in design, testing, process engineering and other functions.
• Track industry trends in simulation technology and conduct forward-looking technical research.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Ph.D. degree with a background in Polymer Science or Materials Science.
• A minimum of 3 years of simulation and analysis experience in the composites field, e.g., structural design of fiber-reinforced composite products (glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber); demonstrated capability in analyzing the strength, stiffness, service life and failure modes of composite materials; hands-on experience in developing new products across the full chain from material selection and material card generation to structural design, process trials and mass production.
• Proficiency in at least one mainstream CAE software package (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, LS-DYNA, Fluent, STAR-CCM+) and the associated pre- and post-processing tools.