Senior CAE Expert

Neural Concept

ABOUT THE ROLE Neural Concept’s Vertical Solutions team turns the most critical engineering use cases into streamlined, production-grade workflows empowered by leading AI technologies. As Senior Vehicle Solution Owner, you will use a decade of automotive engineering experience to lead one of the most strategically important parts of our automotive offering. You will define the Vehicle Body solution — built on top of the Neural Concept platform — combining design, simulation and data-science/ML to compress development cycles across the full breadth of vehicle attributes. You will partner directly with leading OEMs to understand their needs and translate them into solution direction and product strategy. If you have spent your career as a chief engineer, attribute lead or technical specialist designing cars, this is a unique chance to step out of a single program and shape, at industry scale, how vehicle are engineered with AI. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Own the Vehicle solution end to end. Define and deliver competitive, replicable solutions for automotive vehicle engineering on the Neural Concept platform, spanning the full breadth of body attributes. * Partner with lead customers. Lead discovery interviews with OEM and Tier-1 customers, build trusted strategic relationships, validate solutions against real-world requirements, and expand product scope to cover a larger part of the design process. * Work hands-on with ML engineers and scientists. Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of CAD/CAE/ML engineers — from prototype to production-ready solution — to advance what is possible in engineering design with AI. * Enable go-to-market teams. Equip Sales, Solution Engineering, and Marketing with the domain knowledge, value proposition, and materials they need to position the Vehicle solution credibly with senior automotive stakeholders. * Support strategic customers and partners. Represent Neural Concept in high-level technical and strategic discussions, monitor key customer projects within the vertical to ensure alignment and value delivery, and align vertical initiatives with overall company strategy. WHO YOU ARE EXPERIENCE * 10+ years in the automotive industry designing vehicles, in a role such as chief engineer, attribute lead, or technical lead focused on key performance attributes (e.g. aerodynamics, crash/structural safety, thermal). * Proven track record of owning vehicle engineering decisions across the full development cycle: requirements, concept, modeling and simulation, validation, testing, and release. * Experience building and influencing relationships with senior engineering stakeholders at OEMs. HARD SKILLS * Hands-on understanding of CAD, PLM, simulation (CAE), physical and virtual testing, and design for manufacturing. * Fluent in the workflows and tools automotive body engineers use — for example CATIA / NX and Teamcenter / 3DEXPERIENCE (CAD/PLM); LS-DYNA, Pam-Crash, Radioss, Abaqus, Nastran (crash/structural); StarCCM+, OpenFOAM, PowerFLOW (aero/thermal). * Comfortable working with data-driven engineering approaches. MINDSET * Pragmatic problem solver — focused on impact, not buzzwords; willing to look at engineering from a new angle and challenge established ways of working. * Strong customer discovery skills and empathy, with the credibility to engage senior automotive leaders. * Strategic thinker who can move fluidly between long-term direction and hands-on, cross-functional delivery. NICE TO HAVE * Hands-on experience with Python, AI tools, and ML/data-science processes. * Exposure to applying machine learning or surrogate modeling to engineering design. Tags: #Automotive #VehicleBody #Aerodynamics #Crash #Thermal #CAD #CAE #PLM #DFM #SimulationAI #DeepLearning WHAT YOU GET * Work with a world-class technology team — our engineers are top-notch, and we always aim for excellence. * Benefit from a competitive salary and rewarding opportunities as we continue to scale. * Thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment where your work is visible and recognized. * Develop professionally alongside talented colleagues who share knowledge freely and support one another. * Make a global impact by helping customers shift to AI-assisted design, making innovation faster, smarter, and more sustainable. * Balance life and work with a hybrid model (40% remote) and flexible hours — we care about results, not rigid schedules. WE'RE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, AND WE'RE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU CAN THRIVE.

Neural Concept

About the Role The mission of Neural Concept's Application Engineering team is to help industry leaders redefine how they design products — by bridging cutting-edge AI technology with real-world engineering challenges. We work hand-in-hand with engineering, design, and executive teams across automotive, aerospace, and energy to understand their strategic needs and deliver solutions that create measurable impact. As part of this team, you will sit at the intersection of business and technology — translating complex customer challenges into high-value AI-powered solutions, and ensuring those solutions actually land and stick within our customers' organizations. This is a role for someone who thrives equally in a boardroom conversation with a VP and in a deep-dive technical session with engineers. If you're excited about shaping how industry leaders adopt AI and about being a trusted advisor to some of the world's most sophisticated engineering teams, this is the role for you. What you will do * Understand and shape customer strategy: Engage with senior stakeholders (VP, C-level) to understand their business challenges, articulate the value of AI-assisted design, and co-design high-level solution roadmaps. * Design and deliver solutions: Translate business requirements into concrete technical approaches using NC's platform, working closely with customer engineering teams and internal developers. * Drive adoption: Guide customers through AI adoption — from proof-of-concept to full integration — ensuring teams are equipped and confident to use new workflows. * Be the bridge: Act as the link between customer needs and NC's product evolution, feeding insights back to our development team to continuously improve the platform. Who you are * You are a strong communicator and trusted advisor — you can engage confidently with senior stakeholders (VP, C-level), build relationships quickly, and drive alignment around complex, ambiguous problems; * You have experience designing solutions end-to-end: from understanding a business need to translating it into a concrete technical approach; * You are comfortable working in a customer-facing environment, navigating both executive conversations and deep technical sessions with engineering teams; * You hold a Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field — or have equivalent experience in an industrial or consultancy setting; * You have a solid understanding of engineering simulation concepts (CAD/CAE, CFD, FEM, or similar) — whether from an academic or industry background; * You have working knowledge of machine learning and how it applies to engineering problems; hands-on experience with Python and ML/deep learning frameworks is a strong plus; * You are intellectually curious and eager to tackle real-world engineering challenges through AI and automation; * You are fluent in English; French is a plus; What You Get * Work with a world-class technology team – our engineers are top-notch, and we always aim for excellence. * Benefit from a competitive salary and rewarding opportunities as we continue to scale. * Thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment where your work is visible and recognized. * Develop professionally alongside talented colleagues who share knowledge freely and support one another. * Make a global impact by helping customers shift to AI-assisted design, making innovation faster, smarter, and more sustainable. * Balance life and work with a hybrid model and flexible hours—we care about results, not rigid schedules. WE'RE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, AND WE'RE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU CAN THRIVE.

Artefact

WHO IS ARTEFACT? Artefact is a next-generation strategy and data consulting firm. We sit at the intersection of top-tier strategy consulting and deep technical expertise. Our mission is to transform data into a competitive advantage for the world’s largest brands. In our Romandie office, we don't just "process" data—we use it to solve high-stakes business puzzles. We are looking for a Senior Consultant who can bridge the gap between complex data ecosystems and executive-level decision-making. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE MISSION STATEMENT: TRANSLATING DATA INTO STRATEGY As a Senior Analytics Consultant, you are the primary link between a major global client’s business goals and their technical infrastructure. This role isn't about building heavy infrastructure from scratch; it’s about Analytics Engineering—architecting the logic that turns raw information into business intelligence. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * Strategic Stakeholder Management: Lead workshops with international business leads to define KPIs and translate vague business questions into precise technical requirements. * Analytics Engineering (dbt & BigQuery): Design and maintain high-quality data models. You will own the "logic layer," ensuring that data is transformed, historized, and optimized for business use cases. * Storytelling & Visualization: Architect the Looker (LookML) environment. You will ensure that dashboards aren't just "pretty," but are actionable tools that global markets rely on daily. * Process Leadership: Act as the guardian of data quality. You will define documentation standards, conduct audits, and ensure the long-term scalability of the analytics solution. * Proactive Advisory: As a Senior member, you are expected to challenge the status quo. You will identify opportunities where data can drive more value and propose roadmap enhancements to the client. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CANDIDATE PROFILE: THE "CONSULTANT MINDSET" We are looking for a "Translator." You should be someone who enjoys the nuance of business operations just as much as a clean SQL query. * The Mindset: You are a consultant first. You understand that tech is a means to an end. You are comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and can explain complex data flows in simple, commercial terms. * Technical Proficiency: * Expert-level SQL and significant experience with dbt. * Hands-on experience with the Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery). * Professional mastery of Looker and LookML. * Business Acumen: You have a solid grasp of how global corporations operate (supply chain, distribution, or commercial data). Experience with Anaplan logic is a major plus. * Experience: 3+ years in data analytics, business intelligence, or consulting. You have a track record of owning projects from requirements gathering to final delivery. * Languages: Fluency in English and French are mandatory. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY JOIN ARTEFACT SWITZERLAND? * Senior Impact: You will have high visibility within the firm and with the client. You aren't a cog in a machine; you are an architect of solutions. * Modern Analytics Stack: We focus on the "best of breed" tools (GCP, dbt, Looker), allowing you to spend more time on insights and less time on technical "plumbing." * Entrepreneurial Culture: We are a fast-growing team in Switzerland. You will help shape the culture and the way we deliver projects. * Focus on Value: We prioritize tangible business impact over technical vanity projects. This position is located in the Geneva area.