Engineer Validation Customer Engineering
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Salary€3k – €5k/mo
LocationTrnava
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10–15 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline
10–15 years of automotive engineering experience
Extensive knowledge of automotive roof systems, vehicle integration, and development processes
Proven expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), CAE engineering, simulation, and virtual validation
Advanced experience with Abaqus, Altair, Hyper Mesh, meshing techniques, and simulation model development
Experience performing implicit and explicit simulations for component, subsystem, and system-level applications
Strong understanding of structural, durability, kinematic, and NVH simulation methodologies
Experience leading simulation correlation projects and introducing new CAE methodologies
Strong customer-facing experience with OEM engineering organizations and supplier technical teams
Excellent analytical, technical problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Demonstrated capability to lead technical initiatives and influence engineering decisions across multidisciplinary teams
Skills
Abaqus
Altair
Hyper Mesh
Benefits
13th month salary
Pension plan
Health insurance
Sick leave
We open up your world with every drive
Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?
About the role
As the CAE Specialist, you will serve as a technical expert for simulation, virtual validation, and engineering analysis supporting automotive roof system development programs. Working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, you will resolve complex technical challenges, advance CAE methodologies, and support future technology development.
You will lead structural, durability, kinematic, NVH, and system-level simulations to deliver robust, reliable, and customer-approved engineering solutions through advanced virtual validation
Responsibilities
Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:
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Serve as the technical expert for CAE and simulation activities within product development programs.
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Lead components, subsystems, and system-level simulation activities support product development.
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Drive resolution of complex engineering, performance, durability, kinematic, and NVH-related issues through simulation and analytical methods.
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Provide technical leadership and guidance on simulation methodologies, correlation strategies, and virtual validation approaches.
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Organize and coordinate engineering activities across multiple functions to achieve project objectives.
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Lead CAE correlation projects and support continuous improvement of simulation accuracy and predictive capability.
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Develop and maintain simulation standards, methodologies, engineering guidelines, and best practices.
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Support implementation of new CAE software, technologies, and digital engineering capabilities.
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Perform advanced simulation activities utilizing Abaqus, Altair, Hyper Mesh, and related tools.
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Support virtual validation through correlation of simulation results with physical test data.
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Support technology development initiatives and future engineering roadmaps.
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Provide technical recommendations supporting product performance, robustness, quality, weight optimization, and cost reduction.
Requirements
What Do We Expect From You:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
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10–15 years of automotive engineering experience.
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Extensive knowledge of automotive roof systems, vehicle integration, and development processes.
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Proven expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), CAE engineering, simulation, and virtual validation.
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Advanced experience with Abaqus, Altair, Hyper Mesh, meshing techniques, and simulation model development.
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Experience performing implicit and explicit simulations for component, subsystem, and system-level applications.
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Strong understanding of structural, durability, kinematic, and NVH simulation methodologies.
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Experience leading simulation correlation projects and introducing new CAE methodologies.
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Strong customer-facing experience with OEM engineering organizations and supplier technical teams.
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Excellent analytical, technical problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
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Demonstrated capability to lead technical initiatives and influence engineering decisions across multidisciplinary teams
What can you expect from us?
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13th month salary.
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Yearly valorization.
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III. pension pillar.
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Health weeks.
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Social program (company events, sports, culture etc.).
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Sick day.
Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.
WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!
Salary Range
Slovakia: 2.806,00 - 4.008,00 - 5.211,00 EUR Monthly
Does this sound interesting to you? Don’t hesitate and submit your application today.
Location
Trnava, Automobilová ulica 10249/3A
Time Type
Full time
Contact Person
Beena Nair