R&D Virtual Tire Developer

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Job Description

Due to our continuous growth, the Research & Development team is looking for a Virtual Tire Developer, who will be responsible for aiding the Tire Development Process by executing complex simulation tasks of our tire’s performance, while having the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams located in several countries.

The main responsibilities are:

• Provide the performance assessment for commercial vehicle tires by using the Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations and prediction tools
• Understand and apply boundary conditions given by the target market, application and service
• Ensure the product performance requirements are met and balanced through pattern, contour and layout optimization
• Analyze, evaluate, and present the simulations and prediction results
• Create FEM tire models based on the specification of the tire
• Guarantee accuracy, quality and methodological procure in the simulation and prediction processes

Qualifications

• Pre-Bologna Degree or Integrated Master’s in an Engineering area, preferably Mechanical, or Mathematics area
• Knowledge of FEM and experience with FE software (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, Patran)
• Programming skills are beneficial (e.g., Matlab, Python)
• Skills in CAD software (e.g., NX, Catia, Solidworks)
• Project Management skills
• Self-organization and ability to work with autonomy
• Good communication and interaction skills
• English language skills (written and spoken)
• Availability for traveling.

Additional Information

•  Integration in a challenging and international work environment, featured by the existence of state-of-the-art technologies
•  Local employment contract with attractive remuneration package and benefits
• Continuous professional training and excellent possibilities of personal and professional development
• Legal authorization to work in Europe is required.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.