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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 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. 

Job Description

Within the organization R&D Truck and Bus Tires, Truck Tire Mechanics is part of Virtual Development CVT. We support product and technology development with advanced simulations and tire mechanical knowledge. Our simulation methods are the core for virtual tire development.

Would you like to be part of a motivated team shaping the future of virtual tire development? 

As a Truck Tire Mechanics Engineer, your responsibilities are:

Development and maintenance of simulation methods for performance prediction in virtual tire developmentApplication of advanced and non-standard simulations to support product and technology developmentCoordination of model setup, simulation execution and results reportingGenerating and applying tire mechanical knowledge to recommend tire design changes and in problem-solving tasksStrategic development of automated tire building and molding simulation (AutoCTL) within Truck&Bus to support tire building and virtual developmentLeading projects for simulation method development and tire performance improvementsExtend our performance prediction portfolio using data science and AI toolsSupport and train colleagues worldwide in simulation methods and procedures

QualificationsAcademic Degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)Strong mechanical background. Tire mechanical knowledge beneficialKeen interest and experiences in answering mechanical questions using numerical methods and simulationsProject management experienceWorking knowledge of Windows and Linux/Unix operating systemsExperience in Finite Element Methods. Knowledge of commercial FE software (e.g. Abaqus) beneficialProgramming skillsFluent English skills (written and spoken)International experience is beneficialHigh level of ownership and analytical thinkingEagerness to grow and learnExcellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

We offer the following benefits:

Salary based on Chemical Industry Tariff / Potential to an out of Tariff salary contract30 day of paid vacation per year Three extra days per year for individual use (called: future value) - tariff only Attractive career development opportunities We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part-time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical optionsCross-Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countriesCompany Pension planAttractive employee benefits with discountsDiverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance (e.g. company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)Discounted offer for accessing sport facilities across Germany via HansefitA highly diverse environment across our locationA new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options 

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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