Vehicle Dynamics CAE Engineer

Applus+ IDIADA; Tarragona; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global automotive engineering firm based in Tarragona is seeking a professional for vehicle dynamics advanced simulation activities. The role involves building and optimizing vehicle models, performing simulations for handling and ride comfort, and managing client communications. Candidates should have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and experience in automotive chassis development. This position offers a hybrid work model and strong emphasis on wellbeing and sustainability.

Servicios

Subsidized canteen

Free language courses

Transport and coaching services

Formación

• 1-3 years of experience in automotive chassis development with a focus on Vehicle Dynamics.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics theory and contributions from suspension components.
• Basic understanding of vehicle performance development process.

Responsabilidades

• Build chassis and complete vehicle models.
• Perform virtual simulations to evaluate vehicle handling and ride comfort.
• Optimize chassis parameters to meet performance targets.

Conocimientos

Detail-oriented and organised personality

Great communication and team-working skills

Hard-working and flexible mindset

Proficient in spoken and written English

Educación

B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

ADAMS

VI-CarRealTime

IPG CarMaker

CarSim

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3000 professionals from more than 22 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

Why join us? Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services. Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise. Come & join us on the road to success.

Role summary

Responsible for carrying out vehicle dynamics advanced simulation activities to support attributes development programs.

Responsibilities

• Build chassis and complete vehicle models
• Perform virtual simulations to evaluate suspension kinematics & compliance and complete vehicle handling & ride comfort.
• Optimize chassis parameters in order to meet performance targets
• Prepare/write project reports
• Presentation of project results and support decision making
• Presentation of project proposals and project results to customers
• Management of client communication and reporting

Qualifications

Technical qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in automotive chassis development with a focus on Vehicle Dynamics.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics theory and contributions from individual components— hardpoints, steering, springs, bars, dampers, tires, bushings, etc.—to suspension K&C and full-vehicle performance.
• Basic understanding of the performance development process, from target setting and target cascading to validation and sign-off.
• Vehicle dynamics simulation experience with multi-body (ADAMS) and/or lookup tables-based models (VI-CarRealTime, IPG CarMaker, CarSim, etc)
• Data post-processing skills.
• Basic knowledge of programming with Matlab and/or Python.

Personal qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organised personality
• Great communication and team-working skills
• Hard-working and flexible mindset
• Proficient in spoken and written English

Preferred

• Data post-processing skills.
• Basic knowledge of programming with Matlab and/or Python.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach.

Additional Information

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.