Senior Engineer – Virtual Tire Development

Location: Luxembourg

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Engineer in Virtual Tire Development at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, you will help shape the future of tire innovation. By advancing simulation tools and data-driven approaches, you’ll enable faster, smarter, and more sustainable product development. Your work will directly support how we design, manufacture, and deliver high-quality tires—making a real impact across our global operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical delivery of engineering projects, guiding initiatives from concept through to implementation
• Develop and enhance simulation tools (FEA and data-based methods) to improve product and process performance
• Partner with cross-functional teams across development, manufacturing, and quality to bring new solutions to life
• Translate product requirements into simulation, experimentation, and validation plans
• Explore and introduce innovative technologies that strengthen our capabilities
• Support and mentor engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

What we’re looking for

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Experience in product development, manufacturing, or simulation (e.g. Structural FEA, CFD, or heat transfer)
• Strong programming skills (such as Python, C/C++, or similar) and experience with data-driven and machine learning approaches
• Experience solving complex technical challenges using analytical and computational methods

Preferred

• Product development and/or Manufacturing experience in Tire, Rubber or Polymer industry
• Experience with nonlinear FEA, polymer processing, or viscous flow/chemical kinetics modeling
• Familiarity with Linux environments, scripting, and CAD for complex geometries
• Experience leading projects or supporting the growth of others through mentoring or collaboration

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.