Composite Stress Engineer in Zürich

Contract: Permanent contract, full-time position

Salary: It will be discussed during the recruiting process, taking into consideration seniority and responsibilities within the activity.

AYES is a Switzerland-based Engineering and Technology company headquartered in Baden. Our core business operates across several industrial sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, Railway, Energy, and Life Sciences. With a strong focus on innovation and engineering excellence, AYES supports clients across Switzerland, Europe, and the United States, delivering advanced R&D and technology solutions. At AYES, people are at the center of everything we do. We believe that knowledge sharing, collaboration, and talent development are key drivers of sustainable growth and technological progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed finite element models of composite structures using Altair HyperMesh .
• Define composite laminates, including ply orientations, thicknesses, stacking sequences, materials, loads, and boundary conditions.
• Set up and perform structural analyses using Abaqus , assessing stress, strain, deformation, stiffness, and composite failure criteria.
• Interpret simulation results, identify critical areas, and support structural optimization and design improvements.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams and support model validation through analytical calculations and test correlation.

Our Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in composite stress analysis and finite element analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience with Altair HyperMesh and Abaqus for composite FE modelling and structural analysis.
• Solid knowledge of composite materials, laminate theory, failure criteria, structural mechanics, and FEM.
• Previous experience in Formula 1, motorsport, or aerospace is strongly preferred, with fluent English required.

If you are passionate about composite materials, finite element analysis, and aerospace engineering, and you want to develop your expertise while contributing to complex engineering projects within an international environment, then… SAY YES AND GROW WITH AYES!

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