Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and speciality 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. 

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 toolsUnderstand and apply boundary conditions given by the target market, application and serviceEnsure the product performance requirements are met and balanced through pattern, contour and layout optimizationAnalyze, evaluate, and present the simulations and prediction resultsCreate FEM tire models based on the specification of the tireGuarantee accuracy, quality and methodological procure in the simulation and prediction processes

QualificationsPre-Bologna Degree or Integrated Master’s in an Engineering area, preferably Mechanical, or Mathematics areaKnowledge 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 skillsSelf-organization and ability to work with autonomyGood communication and interaction skillsEnglish language skills (written and spoken)Availability for traveling.

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

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.