Senior Simulation Engineer – Marine Propulsion

ABB AS

Bærum

On-site

NOK 900,000 - 1,150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

ABB is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer – Simulation Specialist for our Coast Guard & Navy business line. You will lead structural simulations to drive design improvements for marine electrical propulsion, power and automation systems, delivering robust solutions that withstand severe environments.

Based in Fornebu or Ulsteinvik, you’ll report to the Product Manager and work with a small multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering, structural dynamics, and FEA/CFD simulation methods and tools.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Eligible for security clearance under Norwegian Security Act (Sikkerhetsloven).

Responsibilities

Lead and develop structural simulations and analyses, including static and dynamic analyses such as shock, modal, random vibration, short circuit, fatigue.
Verify and validate simulation methods by correlating analysis results with real test data to ensure prediction accuracy.
Drive effective design improvements to enhance product structural performance and reliability in harsh conditions.
Identify risks early in design, challenge existing solutions, and influence final designs through performance assessments.
Support sales and project execution related to shock and vibration standards with suppliers and customers.
Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with design and quality standards.
Drive adoption of FEA best practices within the team.