PhD Efficient simulation workflows of thin-walled components with trimmed IGA solids (f/m/x)

BMW Group; München; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company in Munich offers a ProMotion PhD program aimed at bridging doctoral studies with a career in mobility. The program includes responsibilities in crash simulations and requires a degree in mechanical engineering or related fields. Candidates must have programming skills, specifically in Fortran and Python, and fluency in German and English. This full-time program lasts for 36 months and aims to develop innovative simulation methods.

Leistungen

Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding

Personal & professional development

Flexible working hours

Digital offers & mobile working

Attractive, fair remuneration

Apartment offers for students

Qualifikationen

• University degree in a related field required.
• Programming knowledge in Fortran and Python is essential.
• Understanding of FE methods and LS-DYNA is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Gain insights into passive safety with a focus on crash simulations.
• Work on modeling and simulation of damage and failure.
• Support team in process and method development.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of programming languages (preferably Fortran and Python)

Knowledge of FE methods and LS‑DYNA

Business fluent German and English skills

Ausbildung

University degree in mechanical engineering, mathematics, computational mechanics, or a comparable field of study

Jobbeschreibung

THE FUTURE IS WHAT WE CREATE WHEN WE TAKE OUR VISIONS TO THE LIMITS.

Bridging the gap between your doctoral studies and the kind of career challenge you're looking for isn't always easy. That's why our ProMotion PhD programme gives you the opportunity to apply your passion and scientific expertise to very real challenges that could shape the future of mobility. If selected, you'll have the chance to really develop your own future career path with us through your practice‑related thesis, promote your chosen specialty from within - and position yourself to secure the career you've always wanted.

Our team specializes in virtualizing passive safety and implementing new technologies to maximize the efficiency and quality of our workflows. By continuously optimizing processes and methods, we ensure that we always remain at the forefront of CAE technology development.

What awaits you?

• You will gain in-depth insights into the field of passive safety with a focus on method evelopment in crash simulations and crash tests.
• You will work on exciting topics in the field of modeling and simulation of damage, failure, and geometric discontinuities in the context of trimmed IGA solids.
• You will deal with robust and efficient modeling and simulation workflows for thin‑walled structures with trimmed IGA solids.
• You will also support our team, actively help shaping our process and method development, and manage your work packages independently.

What should you bring along?

• University degree in mechanical engineering, mathematics, computational mechanics, or a comparable field of study.
• Knowledge of programming languages (preferably Fortran and Python).
• Knowledge of FE methods and LS‑DYNA is desirable.
• Business fluent German and English skills.

Do you enjoy working independently and are you interested in developing innovative simulation methods with us? Apply now! Note: Please apply exclusively online through our career portal. Applications submitted via other channels (including email) cannot be considered. Citizens of countries outside the European Union must have a valid residence or work permit for the duration of the program.

What we offer?

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Digital offers & mobile working.
• Attractive, fair remuneration.
• Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).
• And many other benefits - see bmw.jobs/benefits

Earliest starting date: 01.01.2026

Duration: 36 months

Working hours: Full-time

Do you have any questions? Then simply send your enquiry using our contact form . Your enquiry will then be answered by telephone or e‑mail.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Learn more here .