Simulation Engineer

Job Description

Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies in an innovative environment? Does the idea of contributing to the development of advanced engineering solutions excite you? If so, then you are the person that we need!

At our Advanced Engineering Department, for our site in Trévoux, France, we are looking for a Simulation Engineer to join the Advanced Engineering Simulation Team. Here, you can expect to play a key role in developing innovative technological solutions whilst working alongside experts from various disciplines to drive high-impact projects forward.

This role will focus primarily on structural mechanics analysis for components, sub-assemblies, and compressors, progressively learning our internal simulation protocols and using industrial tools like ANSYS and nCODE.

This is a unique opportunity to enhance your experience whilst working in an industrial environment and for a company that is at the forefront of scroll compressor technology in the HVAC industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and assist in designing and building new technologies and products.
• Perform project and research-based simulations and analyses for various types of components and mechanisms in structural mechanics (FEM, BEM, Multi-Body Dynamics, Kinematics, Elasto-Hydrodynamics).
• Prepare simulation reports and communicate results clearly.
• Support product design by ensuring components or products meet life cycle requirements.
• Collaborate across stages of product development, from design to product qualification, primarily through simulation.
• Product development and release take place across multiple global regions hence the working language is English

Background & Skills

• Educational Background in Mechanical / Aerospace / Civil Engineering or equivalent, provided they are consistent with mathematics and physics with an applied specialization in mechanical.
• 2-3 years of experience in structural analysis and simulation for industrial components.
• Experience in FEA for mechanical integrity and reliability studies, with hands-on use of ANSYS Mechanical (preferred).
• Knowledge of other commercial software. Familiarity with CAE software like ANSYS SpaceClaim, Creo, and CATIA is of interest.
• Ability to work methodically, analyze results, and produce clear engineering reports.
• Analytical mindset, accurate, systematic, and self-reliant.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; knowledge of French is a plus.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.