Lead Simulation Engineer (m / f / d)

Contract type : unbefristet

Working time : Vollzeit

As our Lead Simulation Engineer, you will be part of the Digitalization & Innovation Processes team in R&D and play a key role in advancing simulation-driven development. You will lead the development and application of advanced simulation technologies and digital twins to accelerate process development, enable data-driven manufacturing, and support scalable, efficient product and process innovation across the organization.

Your tasks include :

• Develop and apply advanced simulation models for manufacturing processes such as mixing, compounding, and coating, including model validation through real and virtual experiments.
• Translate experimental data into robust material and process models, defining boundary and initial conditions.
• Advance simulation capabilities in CFD and specialized tools (e.g. ANSYS, Ludovic, SimPla) to enable digital twins, virtual product development, and data-driven scale-up.
• Contribute to the development of structured digital representations and ontologies for manufacturing processes.
• Provide input to technology roadmaps and make recommendations for simulation and digitalization investments.
• Build and maintain internal and external technology networks, including scouting and evaluating new tools and partners.
• Support recruiting activities and provide technical guidance to students and early-career researchers.
• PhD in a Science or Engineering discipline, or Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Background in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer / Materials Science, or a related field; hands-on processing experience is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in CFD simulation using tools such as ANSYS, OpenFOAM, or comparable software.
• Experience modeling and optimizing processes such as mixing, compounding, coating, and / or drying.
• Programming skills in languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Familiarity with digital twin concepts and integration with process data is a plus.
• Proficient English skills; basic German knowledge is an advantage.

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