Structural Simulation Engineer

Liebherr Maritime Cranes; Killarney; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

End of Year Bonus

Life Assurance

Educational assistance

Career Progression Opportunities

Maternity Pay

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Ireland is seeking a Structural Simulation Engineer to support the design and development of container cranes through FEA and simulation.

You will optimize crane components using Ansys, including static and dynamic analyses, and extend skills in multi‑body dynamics with MATLAB/Simulink. The role involves collaborating with design, automation and control teams, developing modeling methods, and contributing to automation workflows using Python, Ansys, and VBA.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a third-level engineering qualification (Level 9/10).
• Strong interest in engineering simulation and numerical methods.
• Experience with finite element analysis principles is essential.
• Experience with Ansys Mechanical or similar FEA software is desirable.
• Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape Multibody or similar modelling environments is advantageous.
• Basic programming skills in Python are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of crane components using Ansys.
• Conduct static, nonlinear and transient dynamic simulations.
• Evaluate strength, stiffness, fatigue and dynamic behaviour of crane structures.
• Prepare and interpret FE models, results, and technical reports.
• Develop simulation methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve performance via simulation.
• Develop and maintain simplified and detailed simulation models.
• Model crane mechanisms using MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape Multibody.
• Work with automation and control engineers on system interaction.
• Contribute to tool development, workflows and engineering processes using Python, Ansys, VBA.
• Prepare CAD geometry from PTC Creo for simulation.

Skills

Engineering simulation

FEA

Numerical methods

Analytical problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Level 9/10)

Tools

Ansys Mechanical

MATLAB/Simulink

Simscape Multibody

Python

PTC Creo

Job description

Responsibilities

The Structural Simulation Engineer will support the structural design and development of Liebherr container cranes through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation activities. The primary focus of the role will be the assessment and optimisation of crane components and structures using Ansys, including both static and transient/dynamic simulations.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop skills in multi-body dynamics modelling and control system simulation using MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape Multibody, working closely with structural, automation and control engineering teams.

• Perform structural analysis of crane components and assemblies using the Ansys suite of software.
• Conduct static, nonlinear and transient dynamic simulations to support product development and verifi-cation activities.
• Evaluate structural strength, stiffness, fatigue performance and dynamic behaviour of crane structures and mechanical systems.
• Prepare, review and interpret finite element models, simulation results and technical reports.
• Support the development and validation of simulation methodologies and best practices within the de-partment.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve component and system performance through simulation-led design.
• Develop and maintain simplified and detailed simulation models for complex mechanical systems.
• Support the modelling of crane mechanisms using MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape Multibody.
• Collaborate with automation and control engineers to understand the interaction between mechanical systems and control algorithms.
• Contribute to the development of simulation tools, automation workflows and engineering processes us-ing Python, Ansys APDL and VBA.
• Work with CAD models generated in PTC Creo and prepare geometry for simulation activities.
• Constructively collaborate with the simulation engineering community within MCC and the broader Liebherr Group.

Qualifications, Requirements & Experience

• The successful candidate will hold a third-level qualification in an engineering discipline – preferably L9 or L10.
• A strong interest in engineering simulation, numerical methods and analytical problem solving.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis principles is essential.
• Experience with Ansys Mechanical or similar FEA software is desirable.
• Knowledge of structural mechanics, strength of materials and dynamics.
• Exposure to transient or dynamic analysis methods would be advantageous.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape Multibody or similar modelling environments would be advantageous.
• Experience with CAD software, particularly PTC Creo, would be beneficial.
• Basic programming skills are desirable, with Python considered a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new software tools, simulation techniques and engineering methodologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Paid overtime
• End of Year Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Service Pay
• Early finish on a Friday
• 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
• Company Fixed Days
• Subsidised canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Retailer Discounts
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend Scheme
• Maternity Pay
• Educational assistance
• Career Progression Opportunities
• We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The Company

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity and productivity.

Location

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.

Killarney

Ireland (IE)

Contact

Jennifer Connolly

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