Job Description

Simulation Engineer (m/f/d)

• Location: ​Hamburg, Norderstedt - tesa Headquarter
• Entry as: Permanent
• Work Area: Research and Development

What you will do

As our Simulation Engineer, you will be part of the Digitalization & Innovation Processes team in R&D and play a key role in advancing simulation-driven development. You will lead the development and application of advanced simulation technologies and digital twins to accelerate process development, enable data-driven manufacturing, and support scalable, efficient product and process innovation across the organization.

Your tasks include:

• Develop and apply advanced simulation models for manufacturing processes such as mixing, compounding, and coating, including model validation through real and virtual experiments.
• Translate experimental data into robust material and process models, defining boundary and initial conditions.
• Advance simulation capabilities in CFD and specialized tools (e.g. ANSYS, Ludovic, SimPla) to enable digital twins, virtual product development, and data-driven scale-up.
• Contribute to the development of structured digital representations and ontologies for manufacturing processes.
• Provide input to technology roadmaps and make recommendations for simulation and digitalization investments.
• Build and maintain internal and external technology networks, including scouting and evaluating new tools and partners.
• Support recruiting activities and provide technical guidance to students and early-career researchers.

What you will need

• PhD in a Science or Engineering discipline, or Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Background in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science, or a related field; hands-on processing experience is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in CFD simulation using tools such as ANSYS, OpenFOAM, or comparable software.
• Experience modeling and optimizing processes such as mixing, compounding, coating, and/or drying.
• Programming skills in languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Familiarity with digital twin concepts and integration with process data is a plus.
• Proficient English skills; basic German knowledge is an advantage.

What you can expect

tesa is one of the world's leading manufacturers of adhesive tape solutions, with a range of more than 7,000 products. With passion for technology, we drive innovation, reliability, and sustainability to shape a better future.

Our solutions make a difference in the work, products, and lives of our customers across a variety of industries, including Automotive, Electronics, and Home applications. With this, we address a broad segment of business customers, but also you as a private consumer.

You might be surprised to discover the many places where our adhesive solutions are at work, from the battery in your electric car, to the display of your mobile phone, and even in the elevator in your building. Wherever you look, you'll find tesa - holding the world together since more than 125 years.