Mechanical Simulation Engineer

ALTEN; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicover healthcare

Medicover dental care

Medicover Benefits platform

Medicover sports card

Newborn welcome package

Group life insurance

Pension program

Job summary

ALTEN Kraków is seeking a Mechanical Simulation Engineer to support automotive projects on-site. You will perform advanced FEM simulations in Abaqus and conduct nonlinear analyses to optimize products.

Requirements include 5+ years in automotive and strong English, with collaboration across design, development and validation teams. The role offers a full-time contract, long-term cooperation, career path, and Medicover benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Automotive industry with hands-on Abaqus FEM experience.
• Experience in implicit and explicit nonlinear simulations.
• Knowledge of Stress-Strain, Natural Frequency, Random Vibration, Shock/Impact, Thermal Expansion analyses.
• Material calibration for polymers and elastomers.
• Experience modifying existing simulation models and virtual validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical FEM simulations using Abaqus.
• Run nonlinear implicit and explicit analyses for automotive products.
• Evaluate product performance via multiple analyses (stress, frequency, vibration, thermal).
• Collaborate with design, development and validation teams.
• Support virtual product validation during development.

Skills

FEM simulations

Abaqus

Nonlinear simulations

Material calibration

Virtual validation

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Automotive experience

Communication skills

Tools

Abaqus

Job description

WHO WE ARE?

WE ARE A GLOBAL LEADER IN ENGINEERING AND IT SERVICES.

At ALTEN, we see our specialists as architects—designers of tomorrow’s world.

As a leader in engineering and IT services, we support companies in their technological and sustainable transformation.

OVER 57,400 EMPLOYEES IN 30+ COUNTRIES, SUPPORTING MORE THAN 6,500 CLIENTS WORLDWIDE.

We operate across all industries, including:

Aerospace, Defense, Naval, Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences & Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecommunications, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail, Media & Services, Public Administration, and Government Sector.

We deliver complex and highly advanced technical projects at every stage of the value chain for the world’s most prestigious companies.

Our motto: Building Tomorrow’s World Today!

We're hiring Mechanical Simulation Engineer!

WHAT WILL YOUR CHALLENGES BE?

• Perform advanced mechanical FEM simulations using Abaqus.
• Conduct nonlinear implicit and explicit analyses for automotive products and components.
• Evaluate product performance through Stress-Strain, Natural Frequency, Random Vibration, Shock/Impact, and Thermal Expansion simulations.
• Work with existing simulation models, ensuring continuity and knowledge transfer between engineering teams.
• Support virtual product validation activities during the development cycle.
• Develop, calibrate, and validate material models for polymers and elastomers.
• Analyze simulation results and provide engineering recommendations for product optimization.
• Collaborate closely with design, product development, and validation teams.

WHAT DO WE REQUIRE?

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Automotive industry, preferably in automotive electronics hardware design.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with FEM simulations using Abaqus software.
• Strong practical experience in conducting implicit and explicit nonlinear simulations.
• Proven experience in the following simulation types: Stress-Strain Analysis, Natural Frequency Analysis, Random Vibration Analysis, Shock / Impact Analysis, Thermal Expansion Analysis.
• Practical knowledge of material calibration for simulation purposes: Elastic-plastic material models for polymers and hyper-elastic material models for elastomers.
• Experience working with and modifying simulation models created by other engineers.
• Experience in virtual product validation and design verification.
• Good understanding of plastic materials and their behavior in mechanical simulations.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong team-oriented mindset and communication skills.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

ALTEN's DNA combines human values, a culture of excellence, and experience in serving our clients. We offer an individual approach to each employee, emphasizing work-life balance. We focus on responsible, sustainable development and eco-friendly solutions.

We offer:

• A full-time employment contract.
• Location: Kraków; work model: on-site
• Stable and long-term cooperation.
• A clearly defined career path with a European leader in engineering and IT consulting.
• The possibility of relocation within ALTEN Poland's local branches.
• After project completion, the opportunity to engage in another project within the company.
• Onboarding and collaboration with a dedicated Competences Manager.

Benefits:

• Medicover healthcare.
• Medicover dental care.
• Medicover Benefits platform.
• Medicover sports card.
• Newborn welcome package for employees.
• Group life insurance.
• Pension program.

We also offer cooperation based on B2B or contract (UZ).

We guarantee:

• Access to professional certifications with our technology partners (e.g., Google, ISTQB).
• Access to industry events.
• Access to the Knowledge Sharing Program.

Join our team and create the future of technology with us today!

NOTE: We will contact selected candidates only.

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