Vehicle Dynamics Engineer – Driving Simulator

LER TechForce; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with a match

Short-term & long-term disability insurance

Employee Discounts

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Windsor is looking for a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to support next-generation vehicle development. You will operate a Driving Simulator and manage vehicle dynamics assessments while collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in vehicle dynamics simulation, preferably with tools like ADAMS/Car or CarSim. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vehicle dynamics simulation experience required.
• Hands-on knowledge of suspension & steering kinematics essential.
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics theory & application needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Driving Simulator for development teams.
• Support suspension & steering kinematics and compliance optimization.
• Analyze results and present findings to engineering leadership.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics simulation

Communication skills

Suspension & steering kinematics knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace)

Tools

ADAMS/Car

CarSim

Matlab

Simulink

Python

VI CarRealtime

VI DriveSim

SimWorkbench

Job description

Vehicle Dynamics Engineer – Driving Simulator

Join LER TechForce to apply for the Vehicle Dynamics Engineer – Driving Simulator role. LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent with over 20 years of experience meeting engineering resource challenges across North America.

Overview

The role is based onsite at our client in Windsor, ON. The Engineer will support next-generation vehicle development through advanced Driving Simulator‑based ride & handling evaluations and influence how future vehicles feel on the road.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Driving Simulator for development teams
• Support suspension & steering kinematics and compliance optimization
• Provide subjective & objective vehicle dynamics assessments when needed
• Develop SOPs, tools, and methods to enhance simulator usage
• Analyze results and present findings to engineering leadership
• Collaborate closely with other vehicle dynamics and product development functions

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering (ABET accredited or equivalent)
• 3+ years of vehicle dynamics simulation experience – preference for ADAMS/Car or CarSim
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, Python or similar tools for automated analysis
• Hands‑on knowledge of suspension & steering kinematics, compliance, ride, and handling
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics theory & application
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred:

• Master's degree (Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace)
• Experience in a Driving Simulator environment
• Familiarity with VI CarRealtime, VI DriveSim, and SimWorkbench
• Strong analytical ability to translate complex test data into executive‑level insights
• Experience developing objective test methods and metrics
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Benefits

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Short‑term & long‑term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including technical training and leadership development
• Opportunity to work on industry‑leading projects

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Financial Services