Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Zobility; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to optimize performance using state-of-the-art driving simulators. This role focuses on ride, handling, suspension and tire/steering integration, with onsite duties at ARDC Windsor.

Candidates should hold a Masters in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace engineering and 1–5 years of experience, including ADAMS/CarSim and MATLAB/Simulink, and be able to travel to the USA for testing.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in vehicle dynamics simulation (ADAMS/CarSim preferred).
• Experience creating controllers in MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience with Ride and Handling, Kinematics and Compliance.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application.
• Excellent communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel to the USA.

Responsibilities

• Optimize vehicle dynamics performance using a driving simulator.
• Evaluate vehicle performance to validate suspension, tires, and steering requirements.
• Support/lead programs with suspension, steering, and tire optimization.
• Collaborate with Advanced Packaging, Chassis, and Powertrain to set architectural hardpoints.
• Provide management with documentation and results of development activities.
• Conduct subjective ride and handling evaluations at Chelsea Proving Grounds.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

ADAMS/CarSim

MATLAB/Simulink

Ride and Handling

Kinematics

Communication

Education

Masters in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ADAMS/Car

CarSim

VI Car Realtime

VI Drive Sim

Sim Workbench

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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.

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 environment
• Experience with VI Car Realtime, VI Drive Sim and Sim Workbench

Education:

• Masters of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.

Additional Information / Must Have's:

• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
• Experience in Subjective Ride and Handling Evaluations
• Ability to travel to the USA
• Years of experience: 1 - 5 years
• Onsite - 100% (ARDC, Windsor)