Responsible for Vehicle Dynamics Performance optimization, using State of the Art Driving Simulator. Responsibilities may include Operations of the Driving Simulator
- Subjectively Evaluate Vehicle Performance on the Driving Simulator to Validate Suspension Architecture & Tire / Steering Requirements before Mule properties can be built.
- Support / lead vehicle programs with analysis/optimization of suspension, steering and tires for Full vehicle Ride & Handling
- Interact with Advanced Packaging, Chassis, and Powertrain organizations to establish architectural hardpoints of steering and suspension components that are required to deliver the kinematics needed to attain desired vehicular functionality.
- Provide management with documentation/ results of the development activities.
- Engineer will be required to provide Subjective evaluations of vehicles at Chelsea Proving Grounds - Tune Suspension, Steering and Tires
Requirements:
Masters of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.
3 years of experience in vehicle dynamics simulation,
preference to using ADAMS/Car and or CarSim.
Experience in creating controllers in MATLAB and Simulink
- Should have experience with Ride and Handling, Kinematics and Compliance
- Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate activities with other functional groups.
- Ability to travel to the USA for meetings.
- Must have a valid driving license
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with Steering System or Tires or Suspension Component Design
- Must have competency with test and simulation techniques associated with Suspension, Steering system kinematics and compliance as well as full vehicle ride and handling.
- Strong Data analytical skills and the ability to interpret data for senior management reviews.
Experience in the Driving Simulator setting
Experience with VI CarRealtime, VI DriveSim and SimWorkbench
Additional Information / Must Have's:
- Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
- Experience in Subjective Ride and Handling Evaluations
- Years of experience: 1 - 5 years