About this role
Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?
Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.
Job Title: Structural Simulation Engineer
Scope: Regional
Contract Details: Long-term, at will
Main Responsibilities:
- Perform structural simulations of automotive lighting components and assemblies under static, dynamic vibration, and impact loading.
- Use ANSA for meshing and pre-processing of complex geometries
- Conduct linear static, modal, and frequency response analyses in NX Nastran to evaluate strength, stiffness, and resonance.
- Simulate non-linear analyses such as drop, impact, crash, and thermal-stress interactions using LS-DYNA or NX, Nastran based on need.
- Correlate simulation models with physical test results (e.g., Static, vibration, impact testing).
- Prepare clear documentation of simulation setup, methodology, results, and recommandations.
- Ensure compliance with OEM and regulatory requirements for mechanical performance and durability.
- Participate in DFMEA, DVP&R, and design reviews of lighting systems.
- Support validation activities including setting up test plans, instrumentation, and data analysis.
- Document technical findings and present results to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, testing, manufacturing, and quality.
- Analyze simulation results and propose design modifications to meet performance, durability, and safety standards.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- BE/ME in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- Strong background in automotive lighting systems, Structural management, and product development
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in thermal design and simulation, specifically using ANSA, NX. Nastran and LS-dyna
- In-depth knowledge of automotive lighting
At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.