Senior Technical Design, Simulation Engineer

ZF Group

Senior Technical Design & Simulation Engineer at ZF Wind Power, focusing on renewable energy solutions. Responsible for designing test rig components and collaborating with engineers.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeLommel • 🇧🇪 BelgiumSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop test rig components, systems, tooling, no load test setups and prototype fixtures
Review, coach and support other engineers in concept creation, detailed design, CAD quality and documentation
Perform and evaluate calculations (analytical and FEM)
Conduct model quality checks, define calculation plans and release calculation reports
Monitor processes and planning, follow up new assignments, apply standards and change management
Collaborate with suppliers to achieve cost efficient solutions
Share knowledge and drive best practice development
Join competence teams and act as an expert within the global organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar
At least 10 years of work experience
Advanced mechanical design expertise including 3D modelling (Creo)
2D drawings and PLM documentation management (Windchill)
Knowledge of machine guide and euro-code
Strong analytical & calculation capabilities covering both analytical methods and FEM tools (e.g., ANSYS, KISSsoft)
Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes
Solid understanding of mechanical components, DFMEA, tolerance stacks, and industrial standards
CAN DO attitude
Strong in problem solving
Good communication skills
Fluent in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical design3D modellingFEManalytical methodsDFMEAtolerance stacksmanufacturing processesassembly processestesting processescalculation capabilities

Soft Skills

coachingproblem solvingcommunicationknowledge sharingbest practice developmentcollaborationplanningmonitoringchange managementconcept creation

Certifications

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering