Model Integration & Virtualization Engineer (m/f/d)

About the job

Model Integration & Virtualization Engineer (m/f/d)

Location: Winterthur

Job Startdate: By agreement

Workload: 100%

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and integrate control-oriented models of 2-stroke internal combustion engines and their subsystems for Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) applications
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, modular, and structured Simulink model architectures using modern Model-Based Development (MBD) practices
• Integrate engine models into National Instruments (NI) and Speedgoat HiL environments, ensuring compatibility with real-time execution requirements
• Develop and maintain CAN, CANopen, and Modbus communication interfaces, along with the associated model interfaces
• Collaborate with engine simulation experts to develop, improve, and validate engine models while progressively expanding your expertise in internal combustion engine modelling
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey both detailed technical information and high-level results to management
• Be an effective team player, open and cooperative, in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

Requirements:

• MSc in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation Engineering (or equivalent)
• Good knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
• Strong experience in developing structured, modular, and maintainable Simulink models using modern Model-Based Development (MBD) methodologies (e.g., Simulink Projects, Data Dictionaries, Variant Management, and Model References)
• Good knowledge of CAN, CANopen, and Modbus communication protocols and their integration into real-time systems
• Experience with National Instruments (NI), Speedgoat, dSPACE, or similar real-time platforms is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Verification and Validation (V&V) processes within a Model-Based Development environment
• Open and flexible
• Good social skills, can work together with experts to find the best fitting solution
• Very fluent in English
• German language skills are considered an advantage

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities