R&D Motorsport - Predevelopment & FEA Specialist

Pirelli; Pavia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

international environment

global onboarding process

bespoke training and development

competitive welfare and benefits

international mobility opportunities

Job summary

Pirelli is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support tyre development for the Motorsport segment from its HQ. You will apply FE analysis and mechanics know-how to advance high-performance tyres for major car manufacturers, collaborating with global teams and shaping advanced simulation workflows.

You will work on developing FE models, analyzing test results, and aligning development goals to drive innovation in tyres in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Product Development and/or FEA/FEM.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Proficiency with FEM tools (Abaqus, Ansys, Patran, Nastran, or Marc).
• Proficiency with Matlab and Python.
• Knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for Motorsport.

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element models using Abaqus to simulate tyre behavior in Motorsport
• Apply tyre mechanics principles to support tyre design
• Analyze indoor and outdoor test results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share information and align on development goals

Skills

English

Italian

Teamwork

Problem solving

Motorsport passion

C++

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

1–3 years of experience in Product Development and/or FEA/FEM

Tools

Abaqus

Ansys

Patran

Nastran

Marc

Matlab

Python

Job description

Overview

In this role you will support tyre development for the Motorsport segment from our HQ. You will work within the Global Business Unit Motorsport to apply FE analysis and mechanics know-how to advance high-performance tyres for major car manufacturers. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, international environment and help drive innovation in tyres. This is an opportunity to shape advanced simulation workflows and contribute to competitive, cutting‑edge products.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• international environment
• global onboarding process
• bespoke training and development programs
• competitive welfare and benefits package
• international mobility opportunities

Responsabilità

• Develop finite element models using Abaqus to simulate tyre behavior in Motorsport
• Apply tyre mechanics principles to support tyre design
• Analyze indoor and outdoor test results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share information and align on development goals

Requisiti fondamentali

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in Product Development and/or FEA/FEM
• Fluency in English and Italian
• Proficiency with FEM tools (Abaqus, Ansys, Patran, Nastran, or Marc)
• Proficiency with Matlab and Python
• Knowledge of C++ is a plus
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Passion for Motorsport
• Abaqus (and/or other FEM tools like Ansys, Patran, Nastran, Marc)
• Matlab
• Python