Automotive Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Automotive CAE Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics in Mexico City to drive virtual simulations, evaluate suspension and steering performance, and optimize ride and handling through advanced modeling.

The role requires hands-on expertise with automotive CAE tools and strong communication skills. You will develop and validate full-vehicle and subsystem models, correlate simulations with physical testing, and present design recommendations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and suspension/steering systems.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics simulation and ride/handling analysis.
• Experience with automotive CAE tools such as MSC ADAMS/Car, Altair HyperWorks, NASTRAN, CarSim, VI-CarRealTime, and MATLAB.
• Familiarity with DFMEA and data analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform virtual analysis and optimization of suspension and steering systems, including kinematics and compliance (K&C).
• Analyze vehicle ride, handling, stability, and steering response under different driving conditions.
• Conduct simulations for handling events (step steer, slow ramp steer, fish-hook, off-road).
• Evaluate ride comfort and vibration issues (impact harshness, pitch, shimmy, wander, brake judder).
• Develop, validate, and maintain full-vehicle and subsystem simulation models.
• Perform component load calculations and support development of suspension/steering components.
• Support physical testing and prototype tuning by correlating simulations with real-world results.
• Develop and improve CAE simulation processes and automation routines.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics theory

Suspension & steering analysis

Analytical data interpretation

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MSC ADAMS/Car

Altair HyperWorks

NASTRAN

CarSim

VI-CarRealTime

MATLAB

Job description

Hiring: Automotive CAE Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics

We are looking for an experienced Automotive CAE Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics to support vehicle development through virtual simulations, suspension and steering analysis, and ride and handling performance optimization.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automotive simulation tools and a strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension systems, and steering performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform virtual analysis and optimization of suspension and steering systems, including kinematics and compliance (K&C).


• Analyze vehicle ride, handling, stability, and steering response under different driving conditions.


• Conduct simulations for vehicle handling events, including step steer, slow ramp steer, fish-hook maneuvers, and off-road driving.


• Evaluate ride comfort and vibration-related issues, including impact harshness, vehicle pitch, shimmy, wander, and brake judder.


• Develop, validate, and maintain full-vehicle and subsystem simulation models.


• Perform component load calculations and support suspension and steering component development.


• Support physical vehicle testing and prototype tuning by correlating simulation results with actual vehicle performance.


• Develop and improve CAE simulation processes and automation routines.


• Present technical findings and design recommendations to management and cross-functional engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and automotive suspension and steering systems.


• Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics simulation, ride and handling analysis, and suspension/steering kinematics and compliance.


• Experience with automotive CAE and simulation tools such as MSC ADAMS/Car, Altair HyperWorks, NASTRAN, CarSim, VI-CarRealTime, and MATLAB.


• Familiarity with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).


• Ability to analyze engineering data, troubleshoot vehicle performance issues, and recommend design improvements.


• Strong communication and presentation skills.


• High proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CarSim.


• Programming or scripting experience using MATLAB, Visual Basic, ADAMS command files, or ADAMS/Car templates.


• Familiarity with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and CoDeP.


• Experience with flex-body modeling, component structural analysis, and physical vehicle test correlation.