Calculation Support & Development Professional

Bonfiglioli; Emilia-Romagna; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Bonfiglioli is seeking a Calculation Support & Development Specialist for its Calderara di Reno (BO) team. The role focuses on developing calculation models for transmission simulations, structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics analyses aligned with customer technical requirements.

You will perform analytical and FE analyses on gearbox components, ensure proper sizing, and collaborate with Design Platforms and Application Engineers to optimize performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Degree required: Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in NX for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Experience with Simcenter 3D for FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
• Knowledge of KISSsoft for transmission component design/verification.
• Familiarity with Particleworks (CFD simulation).
• Experience with Teamcenter (PLM).
• Proficient in Excel.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop calculation models for transmission simulation, structural, thermal and fluid dynamics analysis.
• Perform finite element analysis on critical components to predict responses to forces, vibration, heat, and fluid flow.
• Correlate analytical results with testing data.
• Collaborate with Design Platforms to balance design solutions and performance reliability through advanced calculation.
• Work with Application Engineer to optimize customer gearboxes.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

Simcenter 3D

KISSsoft

Particleworks

Teamcenter

Excel

Job description

Calculation Support & Development Professional

ABOUT BONFIGLIOLI

Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy.
Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates worldwide in 20 countries and 18 production facilities, with a wide network comprising 550 distributors and over 5.000 employees.
Excellence, innovation and sustainability are the drivers behind our growth as a company and team.

We are looking for a Calculation Support & Development Specialist to join our team based in Calderara di Reno (BO).

MISSION

Development of calculation models for transmission simulation, structural, thermal and fluid dynamics analysis related to products designed by of R&D platforms with the aim to define the correct sizing of components in accordance with customer technical requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Calculations and Simulations Analysis:

• Analytical calculation for the main components of gearboxes (gears, bearings, shafts) according to standard regulations (ISO, AGMA, DIN, Atex) to define the correct sizing of components
• Finite element Analysis of critical components (flange or gearbox housing) with the aim to predict how a product react to real physical effects (es: forces, vibration, heat, fluid flow,..)
• Correlation between analytical calculation results and testing results
• Support and work in team with Design Platforms in order to define the best compromise between design solution and performance reliability, through advanced calculation
• Collaboration with Application Engineer for optimizations of Customer gearboxes

Models and procedures development:

• Development of specific software for the gearbox performance calculation (typically KISSsoft/KISSsys), according to bill of material and product configurato
• Calculation of technical data for Sales catalogue
• Definition of internal standard for calculation procedure and instruction for testing execution
• Evaluate and monitor norms evolution and new calculation methodologies

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in NX for 3D modeling and drafting
• Experience with Simcenter 3D for FEA (Finite Element Analysis)l
• Solid background in mechanical calculation
• Knowledge of KISSsoft for transmission component design/verification
• Familiarity with Particleworks (CFD simulation)
• Experience with Teamcenter (PLM)
• Proficient in Excel
• Good command of English (written and spoken)

COMPENSATION PACKAGE
The annual compensation range for this position is € 40,000 - € 45,000, with additional benefits.
This compensation range has been determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the scope of the role, required skills, relevant professional experience, qualifications, and level of responsibility.
Additional information regarding compensation, benefits, and career progression criteria will be provided during the recruitment process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without any discrimination.