Research Engineer

You may know SKF as the world leading supplier of products and solutions in the rolling bearing business. In addition, we are one of the leading players in seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training. The inherent skills and competence of our around 40 000 employees help us to fulfill our objective of creating more intelligent, sustainable and innovative customer solutions. SKF is a truly global company with presence in more than 130 countries, serving an extensive range of industries and customers worldwide.

The SKF Engineering Research Centre is the Group's central product R&D facility. It is located in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands, with satellites in Bengaluru, India, and Gothenburg, Sweden, and has employees of many nationalities. As an employee of ERC, you are (in) the heart of our technology development activities that support SKF's business strategy and working in close co-operation with the operational units in the business.

If you are challenged by the idea of developing your and SKF's knowledge, you are welcome to join us as

Research Engineer in advanced simulation technology

In this position you will be part of a research and development team working with development of a state-of-the-art in-house simulation tool. The software is based on multi-body dynamics technology, including aspects of contact mechanics, reduction techniques, tribology, fatigue, computational fluid dynamics, particle methods, etc. As a team member you will work in an international environment with close cooperation with research, product divisions and technical development centres around the world. You will have the opportunity to build and grow an SKF internal network, as well as an external network with suppliers, universities and third parties.

Key responsibilities
- Understand the customers? need for analysis,
- develop these into theories and algorithms, and
- implement them in engineering software tools with C++

Your Profile
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering or Theoretical Physics. PhD or MSc with experience
- Analytically minded and able to apply theories on real mechanical problems
- Proficient in applied mathematics
- Good understanding of physical modelling, e.g., multi-body dynamics, tribology contact mechanics
- Programming interest and skills in object oriented programming (C++)
- Strong focus on reaching targets and delivering results
- Project leader with networking skills
- Customer and business focus
- Self motivated, communicative team worker

We offer
- A challenging job, with international contacts in a well-equipped R&D environment in a large successful company with excellent reputation
- Possibilities for professional growth
- A modern working environment
- The position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden

Location
You will be located in Gothenburg, Sweden, where you will report to Lars-Erik Stacke, Team Leader Tool R&D Gothenburg, Knowledge & Simulation tools.

Further info
For additional information about the position you may contact Lars-Erik Stacke, Team leader Tool R&D Gothenburg, Knowledge & Simulation Tools, via telephone: +46 (0)31 337 34 20, or E-mail: lars-erik.stacke@skf.com.

To apply
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please submit your application and CV at latest May 7th, 2014: https://skf.tms.hrdepartment.com/jobs/2766/Research-Engineer-in-adv