Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – FEA & Simulation Focus (f/m/div.)

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Aveiro, PRT
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Internet of Things
The Role
Company Description

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.  

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

As part of our Center of Engineering development team, you will drive mechanical product development through simulation-driven design and engineering excellence. Working in a cross-functional, international environment, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, cost-optimized solutions validated through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and rigorous testing.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies from concept to release
  • Performing static and dynamic FEA simulations to validate design performance
  • Creating 3D CAD models, detailed technical drawings, and engineering documentation
  • Conducting tolerance analysis (2D, 3D, statistical) to ensure manufacturability and fit
  • Writing technical reports and presenting findings for design reviews and decision-making
  • Collaborating with testing teams and managing the build and validation of prototypes
  • Supporting cost optimization efforts through comparison studies and design iteration
  • Specifying materials and applying GD&T principles aligned with manufacturing processes
  • Creating and maintaining component specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM)
  • Applying engineering best practices like FMEA, DRBFM, and risk management

Qualifications

What distinguishes you: 

Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience: Preferably 5+ years of experience in mechanical product development and simulation

Know-how

  • Strong expertise in FEA (Static & Dynamic) and simulation software (preferably ANSYS, Siemens NX Nastran)
  • Proficiency with CAD software (preferably Siemens Unigraphics/NX) and PLM tools (Teamcenter)
  • Experience in material selection, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing process integration
  • Solid understanding of engineering methods such as FMEA, DRBFM, and root cause analysis

Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus

Working Style and Methods: Structured problem-solver with an analytical mindset, strong attention to detail and goal-oriented approach

Personality: Collaborative, communicative, interest in working in international and cross-functional teams

Additional Information

Work #LikeABosch includes: 

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

 

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The Company
HQ: Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe
166,834 Employees
Year Founded: 1886

What We Do

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,600 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2021). The company generated sales of 78.7 billion euros in 2021. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral since the first quarter of 2020. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 128 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 76,100 associates in research and development, of which more than 38,000 are software engineers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boschglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoschGlobal Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BoschGlobal Glassdoor: https://bit.ly/3raTZnH Imprint: www.bosch.com/corporate-information Privacy statement: www.bosch.com/data-protection-notice

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