As a Powertrain Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and performing simulation activities for internal combustion engines, transmissions, and hybrid powertrain systems. The role focuses on structural, fluid, and thermal analyses to support product development, optimization, validation, and performance improvement throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

Structural Simulations

• Perform finite element analyses (FEA) of engine and transmission components.
• Evaluate stress, deformation, fatigue, durability, and vibration behavior.
• Support design optimization and failure investigation activities.
• Validate structural performance against technical requirements.

Fluid Simulations

• Conduct CFD analyses for lubrication, cooling, intake, exhaust, and fluid management systems.
• Study flow behavior, pressure losses, and heat transfer phenomena.
• Support design decisions through simulation-based performance evaluations.

Thermal Simulations

• Develop and execute thermal and thermo-mechanical simulations.
• Analyze temperature distribution and cooling performance.
• Support thermal management solutions for engines, gearboxes, and hybrid systems.
• Correlate simulation results with testing and validation data.

Competencies

• Good understanding of:
• Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
• Automatic Transmissions
• Hybrid Powertrain Systems
• Mechanical Components and Systems
• Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics.
• Experience or familiarity with CAE tools such as: GT-SUITE (Gamma Technologies), STAR-CCM+, Abaqus.
• Knowledge of simulation methodologies, model development, and result interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Related Engineering Field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in Powertrain Simulation Engineer.
• Ability to independently develop, execute, and validate simulation models.
• Experience correlating simulation results with physical test data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What Bertrandt Offers

• Opportunity to work in a global engineering company.
• Exposure to major automotive/industrial clients.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Career growth and international collaboration.
• Dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Flexible work environment.
• Private health insurance with optional medical packages for you and your family.
• 24 vacation days, increasing to 25 days after 3+ years with us.
• Meal tickets and Holiday vouchers.
• Bookster and 7Card subscription.

We are Bertrandt!

An independent, international engineering service provider with decades of expertise. With cross-industry know-how and a comprehensive understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions across the entire value chain. We focus on the trending topics of digitalization, e-mobility, and autonomous systems, primarily for the automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and mechanical engineering industries, consistently enabling the development of tailor-made solutions. Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a meaningful contribution to a sustainable future. We work toward this every day—with approximately 12,000 employees at over 50 locations worldwide.