R&D Engineer, Structural Mechanics (m/f/d)

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition.

You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

Our Turbocharger Core Components department is seeking a highly educated and innovative engineer to join our structural mechanics team. In collaboration with R&D and testing engineers, you will be responsible for performing structural mechanics calculations for the design of new turbochargers and turbocharger components. Furthermore, you will engage in advanced simulation technologies and processes to support development teams. If you possess expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) and are open to pioneering ideas, we are eager to meet you.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Utilize FEA tools to conduct comprehensive numerical analyses in the areas of mechanical integrity and lifetime prediction, with an emphasis on thermomechanical fatigue
• Analysis and numerical evaluation of bolted connections
• Develop, implement, and maintain structural mechanics methods to improve lifetime prediction
• Integrate field data into structural mechanical evaluations
• Manage development initiatives that include fundamental research
• Contribute to development projects related to turbochargers
• Provide support for design variations until they are technically ready for production
• Collaborate extensively with engineering, design, and testing teams

Your background:

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency in FEA tools (ABAQUS/SIMULIA/3DExperience), particularly within the field of turbomachinery
• Familiarity with CAD in 3DExperience is beneficial
• Solid background in structural mechanics and finite element analysis (FEA)
• Experience in thermomechanical fatigue and material modeling
• Understanding of thermodynamics and expertise in scripting or programming is beneficial
• Responsible personality with the ability for self-reflection
• Ability to effectively persuade and communicate intricate technical matters
• Interest in improving products using simulations
• Proficiency in business English and German

Your benefits:

• Canteen
• Childcare
• Modern office, smart working
• Flexible working model
• Attractive holiday plan
• Remote work policy
• Employee assistance program

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron-industries.com.

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