Process Research Engineer Intern- CFD

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$54,000.00-$77,500.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

As a CFD Process Research Engineer Intern, you will work side by side with other engineering professionals and leadership by participating in hands on activities.

Project Assignments:

There are many different types of projects that new employees might be assigned to which help them develop new skills and become familiar with Johns Manville operations. Here is a sampling:

• CFD modeling
  • Explore alternative fuels in current processes/components
  • Add DPM or other approaches to P&M and rotary models to simulate “fibers” in the domain (similar to ETX)
  • Explore best practices (mesh studies, turbulence investigations, etc.)
• P&M and Rotary data analysis
  • Work on analyzing data of the 3D fields in the fiberization regions using Python
  • Build PyFluent scripts for automating data analysis from fiberization models.
• SPARe
  • Support experiments and data analysis
  • Build single fiber CFD model
• Build Python script and transfer fiber forming model from gPROMS.
• ACCA-variant development
  • Link together multiple reactor sub-models in Cantera for more control/new approach
• Development of Digital Twin system for advanced process control
  • Possible crossover with melter group
• Collection box modeling for uniform mat laydown
  • Continue to advance work of D. Sederstrom’s collection box modeling.
• GeoDict
  • Build fiber models for heat transfer analyses and optimize fiber diameter distributions for improved product performance.
  • Couple GeoDict and Ansys Fluent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Currently pursuing a PhD or end of M.S.
• Ideal skills:
  • CFD modeling with Ansys Fluent
  • Experience modeling reacting flows/combustion
  • Coding in Python

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.