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Computational Modeling Engineer – Mechanical

SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Eindhoven
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Computational Modeling
Physics-based Simulation
Solid Mechanics
Structural Dynamics
Multiphysics
Abaqus
ANSYS
COMSOL
Marc/Mentat
OpenFOAM
Virtual Prototyping
Computational Mechanics

Job Description

The Company Our client is a global leader in health technology, developing innovative solutions across medical imaging, patient monitoring, diagnosis, and personal health. With a strong focus on research and innovation, the organization combines advanced technology, engineering, and data-driven solutions to improve healthcare outcomes worldwide. Role Description As a Computational Modeling Engineer, you will develop and apply physics-based computational models and simulations to solve complex mechanical and engineering challenges. You will use advanced simulation techniques to support product development, optimization, and virtual prototyping across innovative healthcare applications. Responsibilities Develop, apply, and validate advanced physics-based computational models and simulations for complex engineering challenges. Support R&D projects through computational mechanics, simulation-driven design, and virtual prototyping. Apply modeling techniques in areas such as solid mechanics, structural dynamics, and multiphysics. Translate simulation results into clear, actionable insights to support engineering and product development decisions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify modeling strategies for innovative healthcare applications. Contribute to the development of computational modeling capabilities and stay up to date with new numerical methods and simulation technologies. Requirements PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computational Mechanics, or a closely related field is preferred. Strong knowledge of computational modeling, simulation, solid mechanics, structural mechanics, or dynamics. Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL, Marc/Mentat, or OpenFOAM. Experience developing, applying, and validating physics-based or mechanistic models. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn simulation results into practical engineering insights. A proactive, innovative mindset with an interest in applying advanced computational methods to real-world engineering and healthcare challenges. Other Information Apply to our vacancy for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Core Responsibilities

Develop and validate advanced physics-based computational models to solve complex mechanical engineering challenges in healthcare. Support R&D projects through simulation-driven design and translate results into actionable engineering insights.

Requirements

A PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field is preferred. Candidates must have strong knowledge of computational modeling and hands-on experience with simulation tools like Abaqus or ANSYS.

About SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Industry: Biotechnology Research

Company size: 201-500 employees

SIRE® Life Sciences is the market-leading partner for Life Sciences consultancy, project management, and secondment services in the Netherlands. We specialize in connecting expert consultants and project managers with leading biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, clinical research, and food technology organizations. Our services include: - Life Sciences recruitment & executive search - Interim management & secondment - SOW-based project outsourcing & delivery - RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) - MSP workforce management & vendor-neutral solutions - GMP, GCP, GLP compliance staffing - Clinical research & regulatory affairs resourcing With 100,000+ professionals in our network and 25+ years of experience, SIRE® Life Sciences delivers measurable results for regulated organizations across the Netherlands and Europe. We work with pharma, biotech, medical device, CDMO, CRO, and food technology companies at every stage of the product lifecycle. What sets us apart: - Deep domain expertise in Life Sciences & regulated industries - Full compliance with GxP, ISO, WAADI, and Dutch labour law - Flexible engagement models: permanent, interim, project (SOW), and managed services - Proven delivery track record across Pharma, Biotech, MedTech & Food Science Based in Leiden Bio Science Park, Netherlands. www.sire-search.com

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