Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

KCM Technical; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the automotive engineering sector is looking for a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to oversee day-to-day Driving Simulator operations. This role involves optimizing suspension and steering systems while utilizing simulation tools like ADAMS/Car and Matlab. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 3 years in vehicle dynamics simulation. Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret data are essential. This role offers a pay rate of $42.00 per hour with benefits available.

Benefits

Benefits Available

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in vehicle dynamics simulation.
• Competency with test and simulation techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Driving Simulator.
• Develop SOP's, tools, and methodologies for simulator enhancement.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics simulation

Communication skills

Data analysis

Computer programming

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering

Master of Science in relevant engineering field (preferred)

Tools

ADAMS/Car

CarSim

Matlab

Simulink

Python

MS Office

VI CarRealtime

VI DriveSim

SimWorkbench

Job description

Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Location: Windsor, ON

Pay Rate: $42.00 per hour

Benefits Available

Contract to Direct

Description

Vehicle Dynamics engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Driving Simulator supporting product development teams in subjective evaluations of Vehicle Dynamic models. The engineer will help in the development and optimization of Suspension, Steering system kinematics and compliance requirements via the usage of the Driving Simulator, at times maybe be required to provide subjective and objective assessment of the Vehicle Dynamic models.

Responsibilities will also include development of SOP's, tools, and methodologies for enhancing the usage of the Driving Simulator.

Requirements

• Bachelor 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. Any experience in SAE or Capstone projects related to Vehicle Dynamics will be taken in account as experience.
• Experience in computer programming and other automated data analysis tools (Matlab, Simulink, Python, etc.)
• Must have competency with test and simulation techniques associated with Suspension, Steering system kinematics and compliance as well as full vehicle ride and handling.
• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate activities with other functional group.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.
• Experience in the Driving Simulator environment.
• Experience with VI CarRealtime, VI DriveSim and SimWorkbench.
• Strong Data analytical skills and the ability to interpret data for senior management reviews.
• Technical aptitude for creation or analysis of objective test methods, metrics, and analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, with good project planning skill.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Additional Information / Must Have's:

• Vehicle dynamics theory and application.
• Tuning Suspension Components.
• Computer Simulation for Vehicle Dynamics.