Finite Element Engineer

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Duties

In consultation with other CMAT engineers, scientists and stakeholders, the incumbent will support scientific research leading to the development of technologies that will benefit Canadians and contribute to the delivery of CMAT’s mission in support of the mandate of Natural Resources Canada. This will contribute to the economic and environmental success of Canadian industry, and to the quality of life of Canadians derived from the value-added use of minerals, metals and materials.
Summary of Duties

The incumbent will:

- Provide research and development computational engineering service in support projects related to integrated computational materials engineering in support of laboratory objectives and goals

- Collaborate with other engineers, scientists and stakeholders

- Contribute to project teams

Work environment

This position is located in Hamilton, Ontario. CanmetMATERIALS is a state-of the-art facility in materials research that will provide world-class R&D in partnership with universities and industry. It will anchor an innovation cluster in manufacturing. Due to the present situation with COVID-19 the work will predominantly or entirely be done remotely. A physical presence at the laboratory may be required at times.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is for a 8 month term appointment.

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada, Hamilton with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various security requirements (reliability and secret).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience with finite element analysis for solving technical problems

Experience in computational simulation as related to mechanical behaviour of materials, material testing, material fabrication or material processing

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of finite element analysis

Knowledge of continuum mechanics of materials

Knowledge of a programming language such as Fortran, C, C++ or PYTHON

ABILITIES

Ability to use Abaqus commercial finite element software to perform simulation and analysis related to mechanics of materials phenomena

Ability to develop computer code for finite element analysis pre- and post-processing or automation

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Effective interpersonal relationships

Initiative

Judgement

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge of Unix and/or Linux-based operating systems

Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Occasional overtime duty

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks will be sought

An interview will be sought

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position
Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.