Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Tata AutoComp; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited in Chennai invites a specialist to lead brake performance and vehicle dynamics testing, including handling, ride comfort, steering and emergency handling, with exposure to objective/subjective evaluation and benchmarking.

You will coordinate with global teams, perform root-cause analyses of brake and suspension issues, and contribute to homologation knowledge for Indian and Asian markets. Strong instrument knowledge and dynamic testing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent skill in performing Ride comfort, Handling & Steering, Brake performance assessment.
• Strong RCA skills for vehicle dynamics performance issues (ride comfort, handling, brake performance).
• Good knowledge of Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead brake performance & vehicle dynamics testing with objective/subjective assessment.
• Coordinate with global teams for target setting and root cause analysis.
• Evaluate ride, handling, steering and brake tests using standard instruments.

Skills

Ride comfort

Vehicle dynamics

Brake performance

Steering control

Root cause analysis

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Vbox

CANalyzer

LMS

Job description

Job Description:

• Lead Brake performance & Vehicle Dynamics attribute -Handling, Ride comfort, Steering & Emergency Handling testing activity with very strong exposure in below activity o Able to perform Objective & Subjective Brake feel performance & understand technical parameter involve in Brake feel calculation.
• Objective Ride comfort measurement in Proving Ground / public road Capability to understand all K&C, Virtual, Physical test results and able to set the target o Should have good understanding of Benchmark vehicle and able to asses Subjective/Objective vehicle dynamics attribute in competitive vehicle.

• Excellent understanding of Homologation test for India and Asia region vehicle specific requirement for Brake, steering, Handling & vehicle architecture (ADR & Ground clearance).
• Should have strong understanding of Car/SUV/eVehicle Brake/Chassis architecture
• Candidate should have strong skill of Root Cause analysis of Brake performance, stopping distance, Brake Feel, Parking Brake performance etc. o Should be able to perform all Quality/Homologation specific Assesment of Brake, Suspension, Steering component.
• Must have excellent driving Dynamics skill to evaluate vehicle subjectively & Objectively
• Candidate should have good understanding of all instrument used in vehicle Dynamics test evaluation for ride, handling, steering and Brake test o should lead & coordinate with various global team/Functional team for Vehicle dynamics discussion, target setting, root cause analysis etc
• Candidate should have experience in performance evaluation of ABS/ESC and able to set target for ABS/ESC, capable to evaluate Low Mu/High Mu performance.

Essential:

• Excellent skill in performing Ride comfort, Handling & Steering, Brake performance Assesment
• Good Physical experience in RCA of vehicle dynamics performance issues related to ride comfort, handling, vehicle pull, brake performance issue etc

• Good Knowledge & Hands on experience in Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics domain

• Experienced in tuning the Damper/Steering/Tyre selection/Spring/ARB selection etc
• Excellent understanding of Brake system architecture and contribution of different parameter in performance.

• Strong and complete understanding of INDIAN/EUROPIAN Brake homologation test requirement for ECE R13H, Brake assist, emergency Brake assist, iTPMS, ESC, ABS

• Should be Flexible in travel across country proving ground and overseas based on requirement.

• Good knowledge in static analytical calculations and engineering fundamentals.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Exposure to active suspension system, Low rolling resistance tyre development
• Good knowledge in different ISO standards with respect to ride, routine / emergency handling & Steering performance and usage of Steering Robot, RT IMU etc.

Tool Knowledge:

• MATLAB, Simulink, Vbox, CANalyzer, LMS Additional:
• Experience in full vehicle level simulation, Hard point kinematics finalization
• Exposure to Dynamic analysis and signal processing