C2C Hiring for Python Developer contract Akron , OH – Onsite

Role: Python Developer
Location : Akron , OH – Onsite
Contract

• Position Summary

The engineer on the Vulcan Development Team supports development and
sustainment of Vulcan software tools and automated workflows used by
product development to enable virtual simulation and performance
prediction. This role blends fundamentals of mechanics with
software/workflow engineering to translate customer and internal
engineering needs into scalable, repeatable, and supportable
solutions. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional partners to
define requirements, implement and integrate workflow components,
verify results through testing and validation, and deliver clear
documentation and guidance that improves product decisions and
accelerates development cycles.

• Responsibilities

This position is responsible for enabling tire development groups to
model tire geometry and run virtual simulations by developing,
integrating, and sustaining Vulcan software tools and automated
workflows. Responsibilities include partnering with product
development groups to understand needs and translate them into clear
requirements; implementing workflow components (e.g.,
scripting/automation, pre/post-processing, data handling, and tool
integrations); validating workflows through testing and correlation
checks; and delivering user-facing documentation, training, and
support to drive adoption. The engineer is expected to review
simulation outputs for reasonableness, troubleshoot issues, and
incorporate learnings into continuous improvements to the Vulcan
platform. The role includes cross-functional collaboration, occasional
customer interactions, and presenting workflow capability and progress
at release review meetings.

• Qualifications
o Required: FEA and python scripting experience
o Preferred: B.S. in Mechanical engineering or similar degree &
minimum 2-3 years industry experience.
o Preferred: Software development experience and database experience.
(GIT, Mongo Db, Javascript, AWS)
o Preferred: Experience using AI agents, like Claude, in support of
code development and code review.