Vehicle Dynamics Engineer [14421]

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Windsor; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

Pension with employer match

Referral bonus

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services is seeking an experienced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to support an automotive client. The role onsite requires travel to the USA and a valid driver’s license.

The candidate will optimize dynamics using a state-of-the-art driving simulator, assess suspension and steering performance, and work with multiple teams to deliver vehicle projects. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years of vehicle dynamics or ride and handling experience.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics theory.

Responsibilities

• Optimize vehicle dynamics performance using a driving simulator.
• Evaluate vehicle performance to validate suspension, tire and steering requirements.
• Support programs with analysis and optimization of suspension, steering and tires.
• Collaborate with packaging, chassis and powertrain teams to define hardpoints.
• Provide management with documentation and results of development activities.
• Provide subjective evaluations at proving grounds.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Simulation

Communication

Data analysis

Driving simulator

Team coordination

Education

MS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

VI CarRealtime

VI DriveSim

SimWorkbench

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

• Onsite
• Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
• Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited or equivalent program
• 2+ years of relevant experience in vehicle dynamics, vehicle dynamics simulation, ride and handling, suspension, steering, or a closely related area.
• Experience in creating controllers in MATLAB and Simulink (Bonus)
• 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
• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
• Experience in Subjective Ride and Handling Evaluations

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• SAE/Baja team experience, particularly involvement with vehicle dynamics, suspension, steering, or tuning
• Hands-on experience tuning suspension components or vehicle behavior in a driving simulator
• Experience in Subjective Ride and Handling Evaluations
• 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 CarRealtime, VI DriveSim and SimWorkbench

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $38.00 - $42.00/hour ( depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.