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  • CAE Engineer Trainee | R&D Crash & Safety Simulations

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    Poland , Częstochowa
    Administration/Support/Service
    Trainee Program
    Full Time

    READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT EVERY DAY?

    Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

    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 profile
    • On-site work in the ZF LIFETEC Research & Development Center in Częstochowa
    • A 15-month full-time employment contract
    • Technical training in HyperWorks, LS-DYNA, Primer and FEM
    • 1-on-1 mentoring from experienced CAE Engineers
    • Real project experience in an innovative automotive R&D environment
    • International work environment.
    • Private medical care
    • MyBenefit package
    • Social benefits and discounts for goods and services

     

    What will you do?

    • Build and modify FEA models of airbags, seat belts and steering wheel components
    • Support the preparation of virtual crash simulations and occupant safety analyses
    • Work with commercial CAE tools and other engineering software
    • Run and monitor FEA computations in a professional HPC environment
    • Analyze simulation results and learn how to interpret crash-safety performance
    • Support the development and improvement of CAE methods
    • Optimize and automate workflows using scripting and AI tools
    • Cooperate 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 similar
    • You are interested in FEA, crash tests, simulations and data analysis
    • You have an analytical mindset and enjoy solving technical problems
    • You are accurate, systematic, proactive and willing to learn
    • You communicate well in English

    Nice to have

    • Basic knowledge of one of the engineering tools, such as ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, PamCrash, Radioss, Moldflow or MSC Adams
    • Basic Python or scripting skills
    • Interest in automotive safety, crashworthiness or numerical methods

     

    Applicants must be currently residing in Poland and legally authorized to work in the country.

     

    Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as CAE Engineer Trainee | R&D Crash & Safety Simulations and apply now!

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    Weronika Flak

    weronika.flak@zf-lifetec.com 

    CAE Engineer Trainee | R&D Crash & Safety Simulations

    Poland , Częstochowa
    Administration/Support/Service
    Trainee Program
    Full Time
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    Why ZF LIFETEC?

    • Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
    • Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
    • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
    • Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

    Diversity & Inclusion

    At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.

     

    READY TO MAKE A REAL IMPACT?

    Apply Now
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