Gestamp is a Spanish multinational engineering company specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal components for the automotive industry. As a global leader in the sector, the company focuses on creating innovative products that make vehicles safer and lighter, contributing to reduced energy consumption and environmental impact. With over 100 production plants and 13 R&D centers across more than 20 countries, Gestamp serves the world's largest vehicle manufacturers.

Headquartered in the Basque Country, Gestamp maintains a dominant presence in Spain with multiple manufacturing facilities and specialized research centers. For international professionals, the company offers a highly technical environment with opportunities in R&D, Industry 4.0, and global management. Its commitment to continuous learning is evidenced by the Gestamp Technology Institute, making it an ideal workplace for engineers and specialists seeking a career at the forefront of automotive innovation within a truly global Spanish enterprise.

Founded in 1997 by the Riberas family, Gestamp grew rapidly through acquisitions and organic growth to become a global Tier 1 automotive supplier. The company went public on the Spanish stock exchange in 2017 and continues to lead in hot stamping technology.

For international professionals

Global leader in automotive engineering with over 100 plants worldwide, offering significant internal mobility.
Operates the Gestamp Technology Institute (GTI) for specialized technical training and professional development.
Strong focus on R&D and Industry 4.0, providing roles for high-tech engineering and digital transformation specialists.
Multicultural work environment with English often used as a working language in corporate and R&D functions.
Headquartered in the Basque Country, a major industrial and technological hub in Northern Spain.

CAD/ CAE Engineer

Gestamp

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

CAD/CAE Engineer

Located in Sant Esteve de Sesrovires (Barcelona), we are looking to hire a CAD/CAE Engineer for our R&D department.

Main responsibilities:

• Preparation of finite element models for CAE calculation.
• Simulation of shock calculations, linear, nonlinear and modal analysis.
• Post-process, analyze and synthesize the simulation results.
• Provide support to product engineers with design guidance based on optimization analysis.
• Help with alternatives that improve the feasibility and weight of the products.
• Develop CAE material charts based on physical testing.
• Work according to the GPCS and TEAMCENTER methodology

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High level in English, knowledge of German is valued (B2-C1).
• Consolidated knowledge of finite element models of automotive parts in steel/aluminum/fibers.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Knowledge of welding, mechanical joints and other types of joints.

Knowledge and Training:

• Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

• Software training:

LS-Dyna
Pamcrash
Nastran
Abacus
Optistruct

• Training in processors and post-processors:

Ansa
HyperMesh
HyperCrash
LS Prepost
Meta-Post
HyperView
Visual Crash

• Training in HyperStudy, Mode Frontier, and iSight

Work experience:

• Experience in the automotive sector and in the development of automotive bodies.
• Background in electric vehicles.
• Development of battery boxes.
• Background in static calculations, NVH

Additional information:

• Location: Sant Esteve de Sesrovires, Barcelona
• Availability for occasional trips within the group's offices or to a client.

View original advert (Spanish)

Ingeniero/a de CAD/CAE

Ubicado en Sant Esteve de Sesrovires (Barcelona), buscamos incorporar a un/a Ingeniero/a de CAD/CAE para nuestro departamento de I+D.

Responsabilidades principales:

• Preparación de modelos de elementos finitos para cálculo CAE.
• Simulación de cálculos de choque, análisis lineales, no lineales y análisis modal.
• Post-procesar, analizar y sintetizar los resultados de las simulaciones.
• Dar soporte a los ingenieros/as de producto con orientaciones de diseño basadas en análisis de optimización.
• Ayudar con alternativas que mejoren la factibilidad y peso de los productos.
• Desarrollar cartas de material CAE basadas en ensayos físicos.
• Trabajar según la metodología GPCS y TEAMCENTER

Requerimientos/Cualificaciones:

• Alto nivel en inglés, valorándose conocimientos de alemán (B2-C1).
• Conocimientos consolidados de modelos de elementos finitos de piezas de automoción en acero/aluminio/fibras.
• Conocimiento sobre procesos de producción.
• Conocimientos sobre soldadura, uniones mecánicas y otros tipos de uniones.

Conocimientos y Formación:

• Ingeniería Técnica Mecánica o de Automoción

• Formación en softwares:

LS-Dyna
Pamcrash
Nastran
Abaqus
Optistruct

• Formación en procesadores y Postprocesadores:

Ansa
HyperMesh
HyperCrash
LS Prepost
Meta-Post
HyperView
Visualcrash

• Formación en HyperSutdy. Mode Frontier y iSight

Experiencia laboral:

• Experiencia en el sector de la automoción y en el desarrollo de carrocerías de automoción.
• Background en vehículos eléctricos.
• Desarrollo de cajas de baterías.
• Background en cálculos estáticos, NVH

Información adicional:

• Ubicación: Sant Esteve de Sesrovires, Barcelona
• Disponibilidad para viajes puntuales dentro de las oficinas del grupo o a un cliente.