Vehicle Systems Engineer – Performance and Benchmarking

Roshel - Smart Armored Vehicles; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the automotive sector is on the lookout for a talented Vehicle Systems Engineer specializing in Performance and Benchmarking. This exciting role involves defining vehicle performance dimensions, validating and calibrating models based on test data, and evaluating competition technology through simulation. You will play a crucial role in creating concise reports with actionable recommendations for stakeholders, while also managing multiple model libraries. If you are passionate about automotive technologies, especially in electrification and thermal management, this opportunity allows you to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in smart armored vehicles.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering required.
• Experience in vehicle simulation and electric vehicle systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Link performance requirements to system/component targets.
• Create and update vehicle models and manage model libraries.

Skills

Vehicle Simulation

Thermal Management

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Engineering

Numerical Simulation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Experience in Automotive Engineering

Tools

Simulation Software

Model Library Management Tools

Job description

Position Overview

Roshel is seeking a Vehicle Systems Engineer – Performance and Benchmarking at their Brampton, Ontario facility. The person will be responsible for defining vehicle performance dimensions and characteristics for benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Link performance and efficiency requirements to system/component level targets
• Perform vehicle and sub-system model validation and calibration based on test data, generate technical proposals for system level assessments and create Layouts.
• Responsible for creating and updating vehicle models, coordinating new & updated subsystem models with model owners. Manage multiple fidelity model libraries.
• Evaluate, through simulation, competition technology (this includes electrical and thermal systems and components)
• Provide objective evaluation of new concepts through sub-system and vehicle level simulation. This includes knowledge of standard drive cycles, especially those pertaining to BEV’s.
• Preparation of concise reports with clear recommendations for stakeholders and customers
• Accountable for effective technical project tracking to achieve annual objectives
• Continually evolve core simulation competencies as the state-of-the-art changes and as technology requirements change
• Contribute to driving needs for advanced testing and benchmarking

Qualifications

• Academic background in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering and BEV relevant industry experience, with experience and track record associated with vehicle simulation
• Passionate about automotive and topics such as electrification, thermal management, cooling system concepts, vehicle powertrain and numerical simulation
• Full vehicle simulation exposure, practical knowledge an asset also. (Working understanding of mechanical, thermal, and electrical systems, sensor systems, ECUs, and how they interact with an automotive system)
• Strong knowledge of automotive BEV and HEV systems and components
• Strong fundamentals in electrical circuits, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
• Experience with component and system versioning and model library management
• Experience with requirement tracking and simulation coverage
• Working knowledge of system and vehicle testing and ability to work in collaboration with test team
• Willingness to learn new tools as necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication skills