Vehicle Dynamics Testing Engineer

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; Rohtak; On-site; INR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. in Rohtak invites a vehicle test engineer with hands-on ride and handling testing experience. You will work on chassis tuning, suspension tuning, tire tuning, and steering tuning, and perform objective/subjective evaluations on proving grounds.

The role requires familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, FAMOS, CANape and CANoe, plus Hands-on data logging, instrumentation setup, and CAE modelling to quantify VD performance and support new test procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma / degree in Mechanical or Automotive engineering.
• 2–8 years hands-on ride & handling testing and analysis.
• Ability to work hands-on with testing equipment and instruments.
• Strong passion for cars, and basic CAE software knowledge.
• Operation and maintenance of sensors & data loggers.

Responsibilities

• Chassis tuning and development of passenger cars with subjective & objective evaluation.
• Test and tune suspension, dampers, springs and steering components.
• Perform objective measurement related to Ride & Handling per standards.
• Work with instrumentation, data loggers and analysis software to correlate data.
• Develop new test procedures aligned with global standards.

Skills

Chassis tuning

Suspension tuning

Tire tuning

Steering tuning

Vehicle dynamics

Data analysis

Proving ground driving

MATLAB/Simulink

CANape/CANoe

CAE modelling

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Automotive

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

FAMOS

CANape

CANoe

CAR Sim

SUS Sim

Job description

Vehicle test engineer with good experience in vehicle dynamics field of evaluating vehicle’s ride & handling performance both subjectively & objectively along with tuning experience of Tires & Dampers.

A deep understanding of applicable homologation standards, testing instrumentation, data measurement / analysis software & driving experience on proving grounds will be preferred.

• ·Chassis tuning and development of passenger cars [subjective & Objective evaluation] –Suspension tuning (damper, springs, anti-rollbar etc.), Electric Power Steering tuning & Tire Tuning
• · Experience in dynamics analysis software such as MATLAB, Simulink, Famos, CANape, CANoe, CAR Sim, SUS Sim etc.
• ·Knowledge of Instrumentation, Execution and Analysis technique of ride and handling objective tests as per standards.
• ·Excellent driving and vehicle evaluation skills along with proving ground driving experience
• ·Ascertain the subjective evaluation feelings and able to correlate with objective data.
• ·Able to evolve new test procedures derived from global standards to quantify VD handling objective metrics.
• · Involvement in CAE modelling and simulation analysis (Tires, Vehicle, steering etc) & chassis design principles including Kinematic and Compliance measurement, Vehicle CAE model analysis –to meet the performance target.
• ·Able to drive, compare the competitor models and propose the targets for upcoming models.
• ·Perform objective measurement related to Ride & Handling [MSIL Internal & ISO Test Standards]
• ·Hands on experience on Steering Angle Sensor, Navigational Sensors, Steering Robot, V Box, Data loggers & accelerometers, CANape, CANoe Tools.
• ·Knowledge about regulatory requirement related to vehicle dynamics & Able to Perform Various homologation test as per Indian & European standard related to vehicle dynamics.
• ·Able to Set up and calibrate testing equipment and sensors for accurate results.
• ·Basic know how about calibration of Testing Instruments
• ·Able to execute tests to diagnose objectively the concerns / improvements reported in subjective Evaluation.
• ·Should Have Good driving skills & experience of driving on proving ground.

Basic Qualifications:

• oDiploma / Degree in Mechanical, Automotive.
• o2–08 years of hands-on experience in ride & Handling testing and analysis.
• ·Ability to work hands-on with testing equipment and instruments.
• ·Strong passion for cars, technology and engineering & with basic knowledge of CAE software
• ·Operation and maintenance of Sensors & data loggers
• ·Proficiency in analysis Software such as: FAMOS & others