Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Due to our continuous growth, the Research & Development team is looking for a Simulation Engineer, who will be responsible for aiding the Tire Development Process by executing complex simulation tasks of our tire’s performance, while having the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams located in several countries.

The main responsibilities are:

• Simulate the performance prediction of tires by using the Finite Element Method (FEM)
• Analyze, evaluate, and present the simulations results
• Create FEM tire models based on the specification and profile of the tire
• Develop new simulation methods and tools
• Guarantee accuracy, quality and methodological procure in the simulation processes

• Pre-Bologna Degree or Integrated Master’s in an Engineering area, preferably Mechanical, or Mathematics area
• Knowledge of FEM and experience with FE software (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, Patran)
• Programming skills are beneficial (e.g., Matlab, Python)
• Skills in CAD software (e.g., NX, Catia, Solidworks)
• Project Management skills
• Self-organization and ability to work with autonomy
• Good communication and interaction skills
• English language skills (written and spoken)
• Availability for traveling.

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