Vehicle Dynamics Engineer-(ADAMS OR CarSim)

Zobility; Windsor; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility is seeking a Mechanical/Automotive engineer in Windsor, Ontario to optimize vehicle dynamics using a state-of-the-art driving simulator. The role emphasizes subjective performance evaluations and collaboration with chassis/powertrain teams to refine suspension and steering systems.

Applicants should have a MSc in Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering and hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink, ADAMS or CarSim, and a proven ability to communicate findings to senior management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in vehicle dynamics simulation
• Experience creating controllers in MATLAB and Simulink
• Experience with Ride and Handling, Kinematics and Compliance
• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to coordinate activities with other functional groups

Responsibilities

• Optimize vehicle dynamics performance using a state-of-the-art driving simulator
• Subjectively evaluate vehicle performance to validate suspension architecture and tire/steering requirements
• Support/lead vehicle programs with analysis/optimization of suspension, steering and tires
• Interact with Advanced Packaging, Chassis, and Powertrain to establish architectural hardpoints of steering and suspension components
• Provide management with documentation/results of development activities
• Provide subjective evaluations of vehicles at Chelsea Proving Grounds - tune suspension, steering and tires

Skills

Vehicle dynamics theory

Verbal & written communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering

Tools

ADAMS

CarSim

MATLAB

Simulink

VI Car Realtime

VI Drive Sim

Sim Workbench

Job description

• 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.