Engineer in Interaction Design with Game Engine knowledge

Engineer in Interaction Design with Game Engine knowledge

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective solutions such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers worldwide, along with advanced safety solutions for new mobility. To strengthen our capabilities within airbag development, we are looking for a Simulation Engineer with Game Engine Expertise to join our team in Vårgårda.

About the Role

As a Simulation Engineer, you will be part of our airbag folding team, applying knowledge from the gaming industry, in particular physics solvers, to enhance airbag folding technology within Autoliv. The role also supports projects related to data science and advanced simulation.

The work includes developing folding technology that mimics physical folding machines (a digital twin) and reducing the time required to simulate the folding of an airbag. You will collaborate primarily with colleagues in Sweden, India and Germany, and contribute to Swedish government-funded projects.

Responsibilities

Act as the main development engineer within the airbag folding team
Apply game engine technology and physics solvers to airbag folding simulations
Evaluate and utilize software developed for the gaming and fashion industries
Adapt gaming software to make it user-friendly for internal use within Autoliv
Support the development of digital twin technology for airbag folding
Contribute to data science-related activities and Swedish government-funded projects

Qualifications

Required

M.Sc. in Interaction Design or a related engineering discipline
Industry experience in game development
Knowledge of gaming software and physics solvers
Professional proficiency in English
Familiarity within the airbag industry and Finite Element Method

Meritorious

Experience with physics-based simulation or numerical modelling
Experience with digital twin technology or data science
Experience within AI and ML

Practical Information

Place of Work: Vårgårda
Scope: Full-time
Employment type: Project-Based
Start date: According to agreement