CAE Simulation Engineer

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

We are currently looking for Simulation Engineer - CAE in our R&D Centre in Lozorno, Slovakia

Responsibilities:

• Ensure simulations and activities comply with SHE and quality requirements
• Estimate and manage simulation budgets (hours and costs) across project phases and align with management
• Define simulation inputs, assumptions, and meshing strategies in line with internal and customer standards
• Perform and validate CAE simulations (static, thermo‑mechanical, vibration, impact, durability) to meet customer specifications
• Prepare simulation reports, present results to internal and external stakeholders, and support test validation
• Analyze test vs. simulation correlations, identify gaps, and propose technical improvements
• Contribute to methodology development, innovation projects, and training of new CAE engineers

Requirements:

• Bachelor with experience or Master degree in Engineering
• 3 to 4 years of significant experience in CAE field in direct contact with customer
• Experience and knowledge of FEA software (ABAQUS, PAM CRASH, LS DYNA, HYPERWORKS, ANSA, META)
• Knowledge of plastic material characterization,
• Theory of Finite element, implicit & explicit knowledge
• Analytical & technical spirit; rigour, leadership, accurate technical communication
• Fluent English
• Team and independent working skills

What We Offer:

• Career development - opportunities to grow within division or group level
• Contribution to third pillar (pension saving)
• Professional training
• Social events, sport activities
• Referral bonus, improvement idea reward, working anniversary bonus
• Contributions from Social fund, contribution to life events (wedding, birth of the child)
• Maximum pocket money for business trips abroad
• Meals in canteen for 1.00€
• Yearly salary review based on performance
• Possibility to work from home
• Flexible working hours
• Additional relax day based on seniority

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.

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