CAE Engineer Trainee - Crash and Safety Simulation

Zf Lifetec — Poland · Posted ~2 hours ago

Junior Full-time Onsite

Skills

Finite Element Analysis CAE simulation Engineering software HyperWorks LS-DYNA FEM CAE

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

An entry-level engineering opportunity focused on virtual safety simulations. The role provides training on specialized simulation tools, mentorship, and practical experience with engineering analysis.

Highlights

Structured training program with mentoring, technical development, and hands-on experience in automotive safety simulation projects.

Description

Join the ZF LIFETEC R&D team in Częstochowa and learn how virtual crash simulations are developed for passenger safety systems, including airbags, seat belts and steering wheel components. What do we offer? A chance to build a real CAE Engineer profileOn-site work in the ZF LIFETEC Research & Development Center in CzęstochowaA 15-month full-time employment contractTechnical training in HyperWorks, LS-DYNA, Primer and FEM1-on-1 mentoring from experienced CAE EngineersReal project experience in an innovative automotive R&D environmentInternational work environment.Private medical careMyBenefit packageSocial benefits and discounts for goods and services What will you do? Build and modify FEA models of airbags, seat belts and steering wheel componentsSupport the preparation of virtual crash simulations and occupant safety analysesWork with commercial CAE tools and other engineering softwareRun and monitor FEA computations in a professional HPC environmentAnalyze simulation results and learn how to interpret crash-safety performanceSupport the development and improvement of CAE methodsOptimize and automate workflows using scripting and AI toolsCooperate with experienced CAE Engineers in an international project environment Who are we looking for? A student, graduate or early-career engineer in one of the following fields: mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, biomechanics, civil engineering or similarYou are interested in FEA, crash tests, simulations and data analysisYou have an analytical mindset and enjoy solving technical problemsYou are accurate, systematic, proactive and willing to learnYou communicate well in EnglishNice to have Basic knowledge of one of the engineering tools, such as ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, PamCrash, Radioss, Moldflow or MSC AdamsBasic Python or scripting skillsInterest in automotive safety, crashworthiness or numerical methods Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as CAE Engineer Trainee and apply now!