Simulation Engineer

Datwyler; North Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

11 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Datwyler is seeking a Simulation Engineer to advance product development through numerical simulation, material modeling, and engineering analysis. You will work with internal teams and customers to optimize elastomer component performance and improve manufacturing processes in a hybrid North Canton environment.

The role entails collaboration across engineering and customer partners, with duties including documentation of findings and recommendations, and ongoing method development in testing

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Experience with ANSYS or ABAQUS is required.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and material behavior.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element simulations to evaluate and optimize product performance.
• Support product development through simulation, material modeling, and engineering analysis.
• Provide technical guidance on simulation results, material behavior, and product performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, laboratories, customers, and external partners.
• Document and present technical findings and recommendations.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

ANSYS/ABAQUS

Structural mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Simulation Engineer

Location: North Canton, OH - Hybrid

Position Overview

Datwyler is seeking a Simulation Engineer to support product development and customer projects through advanced numerical simulation, material modeling, and engineering analysis. This role partners with internal teams and customers to optimize elastomer component performance, improve manufacturing processes, and drive innovation across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform finite element simulations to evaluate and optimize product performance
• Support product development through simulation, material modeling, and engineering analysis
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and customers regarding simulation results, material behavior, and product performance
• Collaborate with engineering teams, laboratories, customers, and external partners
• Develop and improve testing and modeling methods
• Document and present technical findings and recommendations

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience with ANSYS and/or ABAQUS
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and material behavior

Preferred Experience

• Experience with elastomer materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar programming tools
• Experience with non-linear mechanical simulations and material modeling

Our Offer to You

Datwyler offers competitive wages and benefits including, but not limited to:

• Annual salary range of $73,000 – $83,000
• Hybrid work environment
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match up to 5%
• Medical, dental, vision and additional supplemental insurance plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid time off