Vehicle Dynamics Engineer (Ride & Handling / Suspension / Steering)

Zobility; Windsor; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to optimize performance using a Driving Simulator, focusing on suspension, steering, and tire requirements. You will collaborate with packaging, chassis, and powertrain teams to define architectural hardpoints and deliver the required kinematics; travel to Chelsea Proving Grounds for evaluations and provide documentation.

Requires MSc in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace, 3 years in vehicle dynamics simulation (ADAMS/CarSim), MATLAB/Simulink;

Qualifications

• Masters 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.
• Experience in creating controllers in MATLAB and Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Subjectively evaluate vehicle performance on the Driving Simulator to validate suspension architecture and tire/steering requirements.
• Support/lead vehicle programs with analysis/optimization of suspension, steering and tires for full-vehicle ride and handling.
• Interact with Advanced Packaging, Chassis, and Powertrain organizations to establish architectural hardpoints for steering and suspension components.
• Provide management with documentation/results of development activities.
• Engineer will provide subjective evaluations of vehicles at Chelsea Proving Grounds - tune suspension, steering and tires.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Travel ready

Driving license

Work eligibility Canada

Education

Master's in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace Eng

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ADAMS

CarSim

VI CarRealtime

VI DriveSim

SimWorkbench

Job description

Title: 1266-1 - Vehicle Dynamics Engineer (Ride & Handling / Suspension / Steering)

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:

Masters 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.

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.
• Ability to travel to the USA for meetings.
• Must have a valid driving license
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

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 CarRealtime, VI DriveSim and SimWorkbench

Additional Information / Must Have's:

• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
• Experience in Subjective Ride and Handling Evaluations