FEM Software Developer - Sheet Metal Forming

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About the Team

You will join a highly skilled team of developers and experts in structural mechanics under the guidance of a technical leader specializing in stamping. The team works collaboratively with product managers, product owners, validation engineers, and technical support to bring innovative simulation features to life. The culture is technical, collaborative, and innovation-driven.

About the Role

As a Developer in a Finite Element Software for Sheet Metal Forming , you will contribute to the enhancement of software dedicated to stamping and forming processes. Your role focuses on designing and implementing new FEM-based simulation features and models for thermomechanical behaviors. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the tool’s precision and industrial applicability.

The Finite Element Software Developer – Sheet Metal Forming contributes to the development of software dedicated to stamping and forming processes. He is a specialist of the Finite Element Method (FEM).

• Develop advanced simulation features for metal stamping processes.

• Implement thermomechanical modeling, numerical schemes, and FEM capabilities.

• Maintain and debug existing codebases (FORTRAN90, C).

• Collaborate with technical support to resolve customer issues.

• Work with cross-functional teams including product management and validation.

• Contribute to continuous performance optimization and software robustness.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in structural mechanics or applied mathematics with a focus on numerical simulation.

• Industrial experience developing FEM software.

• Strong expertise in structural mechanics, FEM, numerical methods, and Thermomechanical modeling.

• Proficient in FORTRAN 90 and C programming.

• Fluent in English

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in High-Performance Computing (HPC).

• Familiarity with MPI (Message Passing Interface).

• Practical knowledge or exposure to metal stamping processes.

• Autonomous work style and strong team spirit are highly valued.

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***