Research Engineer
- Saint-Gobain
- 3 to 7 Yrs
- Chennai
- 4 months ago
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Job Description
- In this role, you will be working on various projects to evaluate the impact of building materials on energy and comfort performance. Your responsibilities will include aiding in new product development with Business Unit (BU) teams, using simulation software and onsite measurements to assess the product's performance. We are seeking professionals who are self-motivated and capable of independently designing and planning experiments. You should excel in data analysis and be skilled in preparing reports for both internal teams and external clients. Domain expertise is essential in areas such as daylighting, thermal and energy assessment through simulations and onsite measurements, basic knowledge of MATLAB/Python, data monitoring, and visualization. Key Accountabilities: - Conduct climate analysis to comprehend outdoor conditions in Indian, European, and American cities - Perform whole building simulations to quantify energy consumption, thermal comfort, and visual comfort in various building types like offices, residences, hotels, and hospitals - Analyze simulation outputs using appropriate tools and compare them with international or local standards such as ASHRAE, ECBC, and NBC - Prepare standardized reports and utilize effective infographics to present the analysis results - Collaborate with the in-house team to enhance the simulation process efficiency and reduce analysis and report generation time - Assist Glass and Gypsum R&D teams in building arguments to support product prescriptions - Aid BU R&D teams in the development of new products - Conduct onsite measurements for multi-comfort assessment inside buildings, including thermal, visual, air quality, and acoustics - Demonstrate enthusiasm for exploring and developing new products by leveraging publications, journals, and university collaborations Skills and Knowledge: - Master's degree or equivalent in Building Science, Energy Efficiency, Thermal, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Civil, or Architecture - Previous knowledge of building science principles, multi-comfort parameters, and international/local standards like ASHRAE, ECBC, and NBC - Proficiency in software tools such as Design Builder, Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Diva, LightStanza, and Oneclick is mandatory - Familiarity with AutoCAD and Sketchup tools is highly desirable - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and punctuality are essential - Experience with data acquisition, instrument control, and instrumentation configurations is a plus - Knowledge of post-processing software related to big data like MATLAB and MS Excel would be beneficial,
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Employement Type: Full timeIndustry: Engineering / ConstructionRole Category: Not SpecifiedFunctional Area: Not SpecifiedRole/Responsibilies: Research EngineerContact Details:
Company: Saint-GobainLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: daylighting MATLAB Python data analysis Rhino Diva AutoCAD Sketchup data acquisition instrument control thermal data monitoring visualization Glass international
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