Senior AI FEM Simulation Engineer

Location: Helsinki, Finland Team: Huawei Finland Research Center, Hardware and System Lab

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer specializing in finite element method (FEM) and structural simulation to join our Hardware and System Lab in Helsinki.

In this role, you will combine engineering simulation, scientific computing, and artificial intelligence to develop next-generation simulation technologies. You will work closely with structural simulation engineers to improve modeling efficiency, accelerate complex simulations, and build intelligent tools for engineering analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Simulating complex structural system, finding efficient solutions for the nonlinearities in geometries, contacts, materials, etc.
• Data processing, data analyzing, feature engineering, AI modeling, and AI model optimizing in the domain of structural simulation.
• Designing and implementing efficient AI algorithm solutions based on domain knowledge and database features to improve simulation efficiency.
• Tracking the development of international cutting-edge AI technologies, exploring innovative application scenarios of AI+ simulation, and promoting the implementation of technological innovation.
• Working closely with the simulation engineer team to develop intelligent simulation tools, optimize the simulation process, and improve the overall work efficiency.

Required qualifications and skills

• Master's degree or above in material science, mechanical engineering, computer science, etc.
• Proficient in mathematical foundations such as numerical analysis methods, machine learning theory, and probability statistics.
• Proficient in material mechanical behaviors, and different types of constitutive functions.
• Familiar with the principle of finite element analysis theory and its application in engineering simulation.
• Familiar with the principle of LLM and Graph Neural Network.
• Proficient in programming languages, such as Python and C++, and have good code development capabilities.
• Proficient in commercial simulation software including Abaqus, COMSOL, or ANSYS.
• Familiar with mainstream machine learning frameworks.
• Familiar with mainstream database management frameworks.
• Practical experience in AI+ FEM simulation projects is preferred.
• Experience in large-scale data processing and model optimization is preferred.
• Experience in LLM/Graph Neural Network is preferred.

Contract Type and Work Arrangement

This is a full-time, permanent employee position based on-site at our Helsinki office.

Why Join Us?

Our Helsinki Hardware and System Lab works on advanced hardware research and engineering challenges. In this role, you will apply AI to structural simulation and help develop faster and more effective methods for engineering analysis.

The work combines mechanics, materials, numerical simulation, and machine learning. You will work closely with simulation engineers and other technical experts to develop new methods, build prototypes, and test their value in real engineering use cases.

The team includes researchers and engineers from different technical and cultural backgrounds. We encourage open technical discussion, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with universities, research institutes, and industry partners.

We support continuous learning and give our experts room to explore new ideas, take ownership of technical topics, and develop their professional expertise.

Our employee benefits include occupational healthcare, performance based bonus, culture and sports benefits, team activities and celebrations, employee recognition programs, and daily office breakfast and snacks.

About Huawei

Huawei is a global provider of information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices. Our business covers telecommunications networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services.

Research and innovation are central to Huawei’s work. We invest in both long-term research and the development of technologies that can be applied to future products and engineering systems.

About Huawei Finland R&D

Huawei Finland Research Center was established in 2012. Our teams work on advanced hardware, software, and system technologies for future products.

The Helsinki Hardware and System Lab brings together specialists in engineering, simulation, materials, and AI. The team works on practical technical challenges while also exploring new research directions.

This role provides a chance to work in an international R&D environment, collaborate with experienced technical experts, and contribute to new approaches in AI-based engineering simulation.