Digital Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Auburn is seeking an Engineer for Vehicle Dynamics Digital Development to plan and execute activities supporting Advanced Vehicle Programs with component and subsystem specs to meet full-vehicle Ride, Handling and Steering targets. You will collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineers, Chassis Component Engineers, NVH and Durability teams to drive virtual validation.

Responsibilities include building and correlating models, maintaining the Virtual Workplan, and providing technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in vehicle dynamics or chassis design.
• 1 year experience with multibody simulation (preferably ADAMS Car).
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments concurrently and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute and update the Virtual workplan.
• Ensure key deliverables are met at milestones.
• Build and correlate models to satisfy workplans.
• Prioritize workload to balance internal deliverables and program needs.
• Represent Digital Vehicle Dynamics in technical discussions with interfacing teams.
• Provide technical assistance to less experienced and contract virtual engineers.
• Participate in global process development activities.

Skills

Team management

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

ADAMS Car

CARSIM

Car Real-time

MATLAB

EXCEL

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

The Engineer for Vehicle Dynamics Digital Development is responsiblefor Planning and executing activities to support Advanced Vehicle Programs with component and sub system specifications to meet full vehicle performance targets for Ride, Handling and Steering. The selected candidate will be integral with the Program team working with Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineers, Vehicle Development, Chassis Component Engineers, NVH and Durability.Off-line Simulation assessments, followed by recommending countermeasures supported by Virtual Validation with correlated models. HIL/SIL integration as needed supporting vehicle tuning.

• Execute and update the Virtual workplan
• Ensure key deliverables are met at the appropriate milestones
• Building, correlating models and using them to satisfy the workplans
• Prioritizetheworkloadaccordingtotheneedsoftheprogram: balancing meeting internal deliverables, but also best serving the vehicle & program needs.
• Represent Digital Vehicle Dynamics in technical discussions with the interfacing teams
• Provide Technical assistance to the Less experienced and contract Virtual Engineers
• Participate in Global process development activities

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in vehicle dynamics or chassis design
• 1 years' experience of Multi BodySimulation (preferably ADAMS Car)
• Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, andhave the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously
• Strong cross functional team management skills along with superior written and oral skills
• Experience with tire models
• Familiarity with Vehicle Ride, Handling, and Steering, with associated metrics
• Understanding of Chassis subsystems and components - (e.g.Suspension Kinematics/Compliance, tires, springs, shocks and steering/Braking systems)
• Experience with Other Simulation tools (e.g. CARSIM, Car Realtime, MATLAB, EXCEL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Ability to develop custom routines – e.g. Visual Basic, Python, MATLAB
• Experience with Hardware In the Loop, Software in the Loop & Driver in the Loop
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
• Ability to extract component detail from NX, Teamcenter
• Ability to Coach and mentor