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Plastic Engineer for Simulation and Data Analysis (m/f/d)

Inseriert am: 01.02.2021
GF Piping Systems is one of three divisions of GF, headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland). The division is a leading supplier of piping systems made of plastics and metal. GF Piping Systems focuses on system solutions and high-quality components for the safe transport of water, chemicals, and gases, as well as corresponding services. In over 100 countries through its own sales companies and representative offices and with more than 30 production sites in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, GF Piping Systems supports customers in the fields of utility, industry, and building technology.



You will be located at the Technology Center in Schaffhausen – a Global Center of Competence at GF Piping Systems. We are providing simulation / FEA analysis services, managing CEN / ISO standards & product approvals, and supplying chemical resistance consulting for customers. We test products and materials, offering mechanical, optical, thermal, and chemical analysis. We innovate in materials, jointing technology, and plastic processing. In the offered position, you will execute FEA simulations (FEM, CFD, and injection molding simulations) as a service for other departments and establish methods in the field of data analysis and machine learning, which will be deployed in production.

Plastic Engineer for Simulation and Data Analysis (m/f/d)

Switzerland, SchaffhausenWorkload: 100%

Your tasks:



  • Working in global teams with our internal customers (e. g. R&D, customizing, and production) contributing with FEA simulations (FEM, CFD, and injection molding simulation) and their analysis, especially in case of components, products, mold designs, and plastic processing

  • Global support for internal and external customers in application-related topics (e.g. piping system design, installation, mechanical loads)

  • Working in global teams with our GF plants engaging with data analysis and with assistance to establish data analysis/machine learning methods in the production

  • Developing know-how and skills in the field of data analysis and machine learning

  • Active participation in experts groups in the field of FEA simulation and data analysis / machine learning globally


Your profile:



  • A Bachelor- / Master's degree in plastics engineering, mechanical engineering, computational engineering, or similar

  • Good knowledge about plastics and plastic processing

  • First professional experience (1-3 years) as an engineer or graduate with relevant internships

  • Experience in FEA simulations (FEM, CFD, and/or injection molding simulations)

  • The first experience in data analysis and typical programming languages (e. g. Python) would be ideal

  • Project management skills on a technical level

  • Open-minded, Cross-linked thinking and passion to conquer new fields

  • Clear communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical topics comprehensibly

  • English and German language skills must be on a high professional level


Our offer



  • Our employees are important for our success. That is why GF offers a challenging and responsible job with room for maneuver in an internationally operating company and attaches great importance to professional development.

  • GF supports its employees in balancing their private and professional lives by offering flexible working time models, additional parental leave, and the option of home office, or simply by providing a subsidy for the fitness subscription


Your contact

René Paparusso

+41 52 631 37 86Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AG, Schaffhausen

Ebnatstrasse 111

8201 Schaffhausen

Switzerland Apply now