Digital Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Stellantisfinancialservices; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantisfinancialservices is seeking an Engineer for Vehicle Dynamics Digital Development to plan and execute activities supporting Advanced Vehicle Programs focused on ride, handling and steering. You will work with dynamics, NVH, and chassis teams to develop correlating simulations and virtual validations.

The role requires at least a BS in mechanical or electrical engineering, 5+ years in vehicle dynamics, and 1 year with multi-body simulation (ADAMS Car preferred).

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in vehicle dynamics or chassis design.
• 1 year experience with Multi-Body Simulation (ADAMS Car preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication; cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Experience with tire models and ride/handling metrics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activities to support Advanced Vehicle Programs for ride, handling, and steering.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineers, Vehicle Development, and NVH teams.
• Create and correlate off-line simulation assessments and countermeasures.
• HIL/SIL integration as needed for vehicle tuning.
• Maintain and update the Virtual workplan and meet milestones.
• Build and correlate models to satisfy program workplans.
• Provide technical guidance to junior and contract engineers.

Skills

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADAMS Car

CARSIM

Car Realtime

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