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Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Rail Vehicle Structural Analysis Specialist

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timePrague, CzechiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical university degree is required, ideally in mechanical engineering.
  • Several years of experience with finite element method calculations using an implicit solver are required; experience with Ansys and knowledge of HyperWorks are advantageous.
  • Knowledge of structural analysis and experience with nonlinear calculations are required.
  • Ability to assess risks and critical areas, evaluate calculations, and propose design modifications is required.
  • Professional working proficiency in English and at least basic German are required.
  • Very good communication and organizational skills are required.
  • Independence, reliability, and willingness to continue developing professionally are required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural analyses and demonstrate that rail vehicle car bodies and individual components meet standard and project-specific strength requirements.
  • Develop and optimize a wide range of rail vehicle components with regard to technical requirements and manufacturing costs.
  • Work with finite element method tools, primarily in HyperWorks and Ansys.
  • Collaborate mainly with Czech and German colleagues to select suitable materials, manufacturing technologies, and technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with and support suppliers, including evaluating external calculation reports.
  • Support project management in Engineering.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience calculating fatigue and bolted joints.
  • Experience in the rail vehicle sector and knowledge of EN 1263, EN 15663, DVS 1608, DVS 1612, or VDI 2230.
  • Scripting experience with Tcl or Python.
  • Experience in design and 3D modeling.

About the Company

Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Siemens is a global engineering and technology company focused on automation, digitalization, smart infrastructure, and mobility. Its products and solutions span industrial automation systems, electrical equipment, energy management, and digital services that help industries run more efficiently. The company’s core technology comes from its history of electrical generation and distribution, including the dynamo-electric principle, and it now sells hardware, software, and services that connect factories, buildings, grids, and transportation networks. Siemens differentiates itself through scale, a broad portfolio across the value chain, and a long track record of large-scale, multi-country projects in infrastructure and industry. Its goal is to enable smarter, more sustainable industrial processes and urban systems by integrating hardware, software, and digital services to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and mobility.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Founded
1847

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