CAE / FEM Engineer (m/f/d) – Whole Vehicle

HOLON GmbH; Paderborn; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm in Paderborn is seeking an experienced professional to conduct crash simulations and develop FEM models. The ideal candidate will have a degree in automotive or mechanical engineering and solid experience in crashworthiness simulations. Fluency in both German and English is required. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining model integrity for continuous development. Opportunities for further innovation are encouraged.

Qualifikationen

• Solid experience in crash simulation and FEM methods.
• Knowledge of structural strength analysis (static & dynamic) is desirable.
• Ability to collaborate well in interdisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Perform crash simulations and develop FEM models.
• Maintain and update models, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Carry out calculations as part of development work.

Kenntnisse

Crash simulation

FEM methods

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Fluent German

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Degree in automotive engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

Altair HyperWorks

Abaqus

LS-Dyna

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

• You are responsible for performing crash simulations (also with external partners) and continuously developing the FEM models. The focus is on crashworthiness, full vehicle structure, and potential improvement measures
• You maintain the models: building, updating, and ensuring the current model status, as well as coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• You independently carry out calculations and continuously develop the models as part of HOLON’s development work
• You work closely with internal development departments, domains, and external service providers to coordinate model and calculation requirements
• You contribute to the creation of test specifications for full vehicle and component tests on test rigs and in field trials
• You support the analysis of structural behavior, both in static and dynamic areas

Your profile

• You have a degree in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable field with a focus on testing, calculations, or validation
• You have solid experience in crash simulation and FEM methods at both full vehicle and component level, especially in crashworthiness
• Knowledge of structural strength analysis (static & dynamic) is desirable
• You have experience with Altair HyperWorks, Abaqus, and LS-Dyna
• You think analytically, work independently, and are able to collaborate well in interdisciplinary teams
• You have fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken

Your Personality