ppapeirum partners with European engineering companies to place senior software talent. For one of our client partners — an established engineering company in bBarcelona /b — we're hiring a bSimulation Engineer for Robotic Drive Systems /b to build and evolve an internal bsimulation visualization platform /b used in complex engineering design. /p pAs a our new bSimulation Engineer for Robotic Drive Systems /b, you will develop and improve simulation capabilities for robotic actuators and drive systems. You will work on engineering models, simulation workflows, and visualization of drive behavior to support requirements engineering, system design, and performance evaluation. You will also contribute to the software tools and interfaces that make these simulations accessible and useful for engineering teams. /p h3Tasks /h3 ul liDevelop, validate, and maintain simulation models for robotic drive systems, including motors, gearheads, sensors, controllers, and mechanical loads. /li liCreate simulation workflows to evaluate drive performance, thermal behavior, control response, and system-level requirements. /li liWork closely with robotics, control, and application engineers to translate real-world drive behavior into reliable simulation models. /li liImprove simulation accuracy, model usability, and visualization of key drive-system parameters. /li liSupport the development of user-friendly simulation interfaces, dashboards, or web-based tools that help engineers configure, run, and interpret simulations. /li liContribute to simulation methods, validation approaches, reusable model libraries, and supporting software tools for robotic drives.



/li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. /li liExperience with simulation, modeling, or system analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica, or similar. /li liStrong interest in robotic actuators, drive systems, control engineering, and mechatronic system behavior. /li liAbility to analyze simulation results, compare them with measurements, and communicate technical findings clearly. /li liProgramming skills in Python or similar languages are expected; experience with full-stack development, web interfaces, APIs, or data visualization is a strong advantage for building simulation tools. /li liBased in Spain (Barcelona). /li liLanguages: English (professional); German a plus. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liWork on a simulation tool at the core of robotic drive development. /li liExposure to real-world mechatronic and control challenges. /li liA collaborative environment blending software engineering and applied robotics. /li liA dynamic and friendly workplace in our Barcelona tech hub, combining startup energy with the stability of a Swiss industrial leader. /li liInternational collaboration with global teams, especially in Switzerland, and external integration partners. /li liOpportunities for continuous learning and growth through the internal academy and professional development programs. /li liA permanent contract, competitive compensation, and versátil working hours supporting work–life balance. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Simulation Engineer – Robotic Drive Systems (Barcelona)
🏢 Apeirum
📍 Barcelona