Job Description

R&D Design Engineer (m/w/d)
Leviat
Langenfeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Country: Germany 
Req ID: 530151
Job Type: Full Time   
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level 

 

At Leviat, you can build a future with a lasting legacy.

As the global leader in construction accessories and engineered solutions, Leviat helps shape the built environment - responsibly, sustainably and at scale. With 60 locations worldwide, we combine global expertise with local insight to support some of the world’s most ambitious construction projects.

Our portfolio brings together trusted brands with decades of specialist experience in structural connections, reinforcement, anchoring and lifting systems. Together, we help make buildings safer, stronger and more efficient. Learn more about our business and trusted product brands at www.leviat.com

Working in partnership with architects, engineers and contractors around the world, we deliver innovative solutions and technical expertise that accelerate construction and enhance building performance.

At Leviat, expertise is valued, collaboration is encouraged and ambition is supported. Whatever your role, you will have opportunities to develop, specialise and make a meaningful impact on the built environment.

Our products are often unseen, yet essential; helping shape the places where people live, work and connect every day. Wherever construction demands precision, reliability and innovation, Leviat plays a critical role.

Own where your ambition can take you. With the support of a global business, you’ll be empowered to explore opportunities, grow your expertise and help build the future of construction.

 

To expand our Research & Development team we are recruiting an R&D Design Engineer.

Diploma Engineer (m/f/d), Master's/Bachelor's Degree (m/f/d), PhD in Engineering (m/f/d)

for the area Industrial Solutions

Reinforced Concrete Construction

Location: Langenfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)

The Research, Development & Engineering department is a key pillar of our diverse and forward-looking product portfolio. As a central interface within the organization, the department drives the development and continuous improvement of innovative products for the construction industry. From the initial concept and technical development through certification and approval processes to customer support, the team plays a vital role in shaping the construction solutions of the future.

In this position, you will work as part of an international team focused on providing technical support to customers and end users of structural steel construction products, with a particular emphasis on support structures used in large industrial and infrastructure projects.

Your Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to internal and external customers
  • Prepare structural calculations in accordance with international codes, standards, and regulations
  • Develop and prepare drawings for customized customer solutions
  • Act as an interface between the international Sales organization and Production / Research & Development
  • Deliver technical training sessions and presentations to customers and colleagues

Your Profile

  • Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
  • Professional experience in a structural engineering consultancy or a comparable technical environment is advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design, particularly in reinforced concrete engineering
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), especially using ANSYS, is desirable
  • Good understanding of relevant construction standards and regulations
  • Basic knowledge of reinforcement, anchoring, and fastening systems
  • Good command of written and spoken English
  • Team-oriented, proactive, and results-driven working style

 

What we offer?

 

  • We are a global business, looking to attract and retain the best talent
  • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Pension contribution
  • Hybrid and flexible working dependent on your role
  • A range of other benefits, specific to your role and depending on where in the world you join us i.e. health care, medical insurance, discounted shopping
  • Ongoing personal learning and development support

 

Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are commited to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

Posting Start Date:  06/11/2026
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