Simulation Engineer

• Responsible
• Responsible for specific modeling and simulation tasks within project delegated by the (Project) Responsible
• Performing modeling and simulation tasks complying with the quality, schedule and cost of the project.
• Performing a qualitative and full feasibility modeling study.
• Conducting risk analysis and advising on new model developments.
• Developing technology principles that are applicable in new technologies via predictions and measurements.
• Developing technologies that are applicable in new innovative products.
• Validate models against measurements for the designed products and proposed modifications.
• Compliance with policies and procedures within the framework of SBS (Sonion Business
• System).
• Participation in projects
• Works on assignments within multidisciplinary project teams with variable lead times run by a Project Manager and / or with supervision from a Principal or Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer.
• Innovation
• Tracking and contributing to innovative developments (modeling and simulation) in the field.
• Doing research on technologies, materials and competitive developments with a scope of 0-5 years to achieve better understanding of actual user need.
• Consulting with Senior and Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineers and internal colleagues to discuss wishes and ideas.
• Based on an idea or desire, generate multiple concepts and predict impact on product performance.
• Preparing for / contributing to eliminating concepts based on predictions.
• Generating invention forms (IRF) and forwarding these to the Intellectual Property (IP) department, which in consultation determines if an idea is patent-application and / or patent worthy.
• Design / modification
• Performing feasibility and / or achievability studies using simulation tools, experiments, literature etc.
• Performing risk analyses.
• Draft the technical specifications of the technology principles, technologies or products that are to be developed.
• Determining technical design using models, drawings and materials.
• Making proposals for materials, components and parts.
• Advice and support
• Give advice to internal stakeholders on market demands, requirements and feasibility studies.
• Participate in global cooperation with colleagues in other Sonion locations with regards to technical specifications.
• Listen to concerns and advice and support if possible.
• Powers
• Advising Senior and Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer and Head of Development on priorities, based on insights and interests.
• Advising on new models for the design of the new product or modification.
• Advising and supporting the project team members.
• Advising on new softwares and hardware for decreasing computational time
• Cost spending according to the Matrix Authorization Policy.

1. Education

• University degree, Technical (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or physics).

2. Professional knowledge of

• Knowledge of engineering processes/principles
• Ability to write technical documentation
• Capable of thinking on a system level as well as on component level .
• Familiarity with one (or more) of the following topics: acoustics, finite element methods, electromagnetism, computational mechanics.
• Easy learner (to use new FEM-based softwares (COMSOL, ANSYS) or SPICE simulators (OrCAD, LTSpice).
• Basic knowledge of Mathworks Matlab

3. Knowledge of computer servicing

• Microsoft Office, SolidWorks

4. Languages

• Good communication in English (speaking & writing)

5. Professional experience