Motorsport FEA & Predevelopment Engineer

Pirelli & C. S.p.A.; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global onboarding

Training programs

Competitive benefits

International mobility

Job summary

Pirelli & C. S.p.A. is seeking an R&D Motorsport - Predevelopment & FEA Specialist to support tyre development for major global car manufacturers in Motorsport.

The role is based in Milan within HQ Motorsport R&D, offering exposure to an international, fast-paced environment and cross-functional collaboration from day one. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 1–3 years in FEM or product development, and are fluent in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years in Product Development and/or FEA/FEM methods.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Experience with FEM tools (Abaqus/Ansys/Patran/Nastran/Marc).
• Knowledge of MATLAB and Python; C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element models using Abaqus for tyre properties in Motorsport.
• Apply tyre mechanics principles for design and analysis.
• Analyze indoor/outdoor test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share information.

Skills

English-Italian fluency

Teamwork

Motivation for Motorsport

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

Ansys

Patran

Nastran

Marc

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Pirelli & C. S.p.A. is seeking an R&D Motorsport - Predevelopment & FEA Specialist to support tyre development for major global car manufacturers in Motorsport.

The role is based in Milan within HQ Motorsport R&D, offering exposure to an international, fast-paced environment and cross-functional collaboration from day one. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 1–3 years in FEM or product development, and are fluent in English and Italian.