R&D Engineer / Scientist / Developer (m/f/d)

Your role

• Technological design and further development of active magnetic bearing systems for high-speed rotors
• Definition, specification, and evaluation of requirements for sensors, power electronics, real-time systems, and control functions
• Technical coordination and evaluation of external development partners in the fields of electronics and software development
• Development and validation of system models to describe the dynamic behavior of rotors, magnetic bearings, sensors, and control systems
• Analysis and optimization of the stability and robustness of mechatronic systems
• Evaluation of sensor, actuator, and electronics concepts with regard to performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Support of electromagnetic actuator and sensor design using analytical methods and numerical simulations (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell, FEMM)
• Definition, execution, and evaluation of laboratory tests to verify functional hypotheses and system requirements
• Technical support in the qualification of active magnetic bearing systems and the transfer of new technologies into series production
• Close collaboration with experts in rotor dynamics, mechanics, testing, electronics, and software development, as well as with external partners and research institutions

To succeed, you will need

• Successfully completed university degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Physics, or a comparable field, ideally with a PhD
• In-depth understanding of mechatronic systems and their dynamic behavior
• Strong expertise in several of the following areas:
• Active Magnetic Bearings
• Control Engineering and Systems Theory
• Sensors and Signal Processing
• Power Electronics
• Real-Time Systems
• Electromagnetic Actuators
• High-Dynamic Electric Drives
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of dynamic systems
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and ideally ANSYS Maxwell, FEMM, or comparable simulation tools
• Ability to understand and evaluate technical relationships across multiple engineering disciplines
• Enthusiasm for working on complex interdisciplinary challenges in the field of highly dynamic precision systems
• Strong analytical skills and a scientific, methodical approach to problem-solving
• High level of responsibility, with an independent and structured working style
• Fluent English language skills; German language skills are desirable

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: David Gabriel

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Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Leybold is a brand that supplies customers with vacuum solutions. The brand’s products include vacuum pumps and systems, as well as standardized and customized vacuum solutions and services. Leybold’s core capabilities lie in offering applications and customized systems for the creation of vacuum and extraction of processing gases. These solutions are mainly used in manufacturing, analytical processes and research. Over the years, Leybold has demonstrated an ability to adapt to a changing world, consistently providing customers with new innovations and pioneering products. Leybold is a brand within Atlas Copco Group. Visit the Leybold website

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Employment type:

Job type: On-Site

Posting End Date: 10/31/26

Functional area: Research and Development

Legal Entity: Leybold GmbH

Country/Region:

City / Province: Köln