R&D Virtual Tire Developer

Continental; Lousado; Presencial; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

International work environment

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Continental’s R&D Tires team seeks a Virtual Tire Developer to support tire development through complex FEM simulations and predictive analyses. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across countries to drive performance optimization.

Responsibilities include creating FEM tire models, applying boundary conditions, and ensuring performance targets are met, with opportunities for professional growth. Willingness to travel and strong English skills are required.

Qualificações

• FEM knowledge and FE software experience.
• Programming skills beneficial (MATLAB, Python).
• CAD software skills (NX, Catia, SolidWorks).
• Project management skills and ability to work autonomously.
• English language skills (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel.

Responsabilidades

• Provide performance assessment for tires using FEM simulations and prediction tools.
• Understand and apply boundary conditions from target market, application and service.
• Ensure product performance requirements are met via pattern, contour and layout optimization.
• Analyze, evaluate, and present simulations and prediction results.
• Create FEM tire models based on tire specifications.
• Guarantee accuracy, quality and methodological rigor in simulation processes.

Conhecimentos

FEM simulations

Self-organization

Communication skills

Travel availability

English language skills

Formação académica

Integrated Master’s in Engineering (Mechanical or Math)

Ferramentas

Ansys

Abaqus

Patran

MATLAB

Python

NX

Catia

SolidWorks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Due to our continuous growth, the Research & Development team is looking for a Virtual Tire Developer, who will be responsible for aiding the Tire Development Process by executing complex simulation tasks of our tire’s performance, while having the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams located in several countries.

The main responsibilities are:

• Provide the performance assessment for commercial vehicle tires by using the Finite Element Method(FEM) simulations and prediction tools
• Understand and apply boundary conditions given by the target market, application and service
• Ensure the product performance requirements are met and balanced through pattern, contour and layout optimization
• Analyze, evaluate, and present the simulations and prediction results
• Create FEM tire models based on the specification of the tire
• Guarantee accuracy, quality and methodological procure in the simulation and prediction processes

Additional Information

• Integration in a challenging and international work environment, featured by the existence of state-of-the-art technologies
• Local employment contract with attractive remuneration package and benefits
• Continuous professional training and excellent possibilities of personal and professional development
• Legal authorization to work in Europe is required.

Qualifications

• Pre-Bologna Degree or Integrated Master’s in an Engineering area, preferably Mechanical, or Mathematics area
• Knowledge of FEM and experience with FE software (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, Patran)
• Programming skills are beneficial (e.g., Matlab, Python)
• Skills in CAD software (e.g., NX, Catia, Solidworks)
• Project Management skills
• Self-organization and ability to work with autonomy
• Good communication and interaction skills
• English language skills (written and spoken)
• Availability for traveling.

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.