Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Job Overview

The Brew Engine Platform is part of the R&D team responsible researching thermal/fluid systems and the advanced control methods that deliver the perfect cup in appliances for the At Home and Away from Home market segments. The team is looking for an Engineer with experience using system modeling, computer simulations, and thermal/fluids knowledge to generate innovative solutions and bring them to the marketplace. This position will have significant impact and leverage on current and future products in the KDP technology organization.

The Senior Engineer will become the subject matter expert for the thermal/fluid behavior of the Keurig appliance portfolio. While this position does not have direct reports, the Sr. Engineer will have responsibility for mentoring, instructing, and checking the technical work of other engineers.

What you will do:

• Leverage knowledge and experience to define technical design space, identify innovations, and bring new brewers to market.
• Build computational/simulation models and predict behavior of new thermal/fluid systems and/or control strategies.
• Test, build, and analyze data to verify thermal/fluid models using SixSigma statistical tool kit.
• Mentor peers and junior team members using experience and guided learning.
• Partner with a cross-functional team to deliver technologies into the marketplace.
• Represent on a cross-functional team developing the next generation of Keurig appliances.
• Support and drive continuous improvement.
• Follow all KDP policies and procedures.

Total Rewards

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of professional experience in a relevant industry.
• System and subsystem computational modeling/simulation (FEA, CFD, Dymola, ect.).
• Track record of using simulations to deliver real world solutions.
• Experienced in heat transfer and fluid mechanic theories.
• Experience in building prototypes that validate models.
• 3D design/modeling (SolidWorks or similar CAE).
• Strong understanding of system variation, SixSigma experience preferred.
• An aptitude for presenting data-based trade-off studies to drive decision making.
• Ability to present technologies and status of development projects to stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior staff members.
• Desire to for technical growth and understanding

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.