Junior Packaging Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Danone; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly bonus

Premium pension

30 days annual leave

Health care allowance

Gym discount

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning & development

Job summary

Danone is seeking a Packaging Modeling & Simulation Junior Technologist in Utrecht, working in a hybrid setup. You will develop numerical simulations, validate them with experiments, and translate findings into actionable guidance for packaging engineers and other teams.

You will also contribute to AI-based tooling, data management, and digital workflows, enabling more efficient modelling and reporting across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, computational engineering, or a related field.
• Early-career industry or applied research experience in modelling and simulation, including FEA, CFD, CAD or related methods.
• Hands-on experience with at least one finite element analysis tool, preferably Abaqus or comparable platform.
• Experience in a technical or laboratory environment with material characterisation or experimental testing.

Responsibilities

• Model packaging performance with numerical simulations to predict mechanical performance and end‑of‑life behaviour.
• Turn simulation results into clear conclusions and recommendations for packaging engineers and cross‑functional teams.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate simulation models and gather data.
• Advance AI and digital modelling to improve workflows and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, computational engineering, or another relevant scientific field

Tools

Abaqus

Job description

Danone is seeking a Packaging Modeling & Simulation Junior Technologist in Utrecht, working in a hybrid setup. You will develop numerical simulations, validate them with experiments, and translate findings into actionable guidance for packaging engineers and other teams.

You will also contribute to AI-based tooling, data management, and digital workflows, enabling more efficient modelling and reporting across the organisation.