Vehicle Development Engineer II

ZF; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal Time

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ZF North America seeks a Vehicle Development Engineer in Livonia, MI to calibrate ABS, TCS, ESC and optimize vehicle dynamics. You will interface with steering, wheel speeds, and IMU, and work with the CAN bus to meet OEM requirements.

The role involves HIL/SIL data processing, testing at ZF facilities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; programming knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle calibration of ABS, TCS, ESC to ensure stable dynamics and performance.
• Interface with vehicle architecture (steering angle, wheel speeds, IMU, powertrain).
• Utilize CAN bus communications in development work.
• Collaborate with OEMs to meet requirements and document results.
• Resolve ECU/vehicle interface issues and generate reports.
• Schedule and conduct vehicle testing at customer or ZF facilities.
• Process data in HIL and/or SIL environments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Vehicle Development Engineer II

Country/Region: US

Location:

Livonia, MI, US, 48150

Req ID 91707 | Livonia Tech II, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

Vehicle Development Engineer

About the team:

We are looking for a new colleague in our Vehicle Development team at our location in Livonia, MI! The Chassis Solutions Division of ZF North America offers application specific solutions for a variety of different automotive Steering, Braking, Suspension and Chassis Components. Continued growth in our Livonia, MI office has created an opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team!

Vehicle development and calibration using the latest in brake-by-wire and electronic brake control hardware from ZF in Livonia, MI. Develop slip control calibrations and grasp how ZF provides a safer driving environment for those on the road today.

What you can look forward to as a Vehicle Development Engineer:

• Vehicle calibration of Antilock Braking (ABS), Traction Control (TCS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and other systems to provide stable vehicle dynamics to balance stopping distance, acceleration, lateral displacement, brake squeal, road roughness, pedal feel, thermal, etc.

• Interface with vehicle architecture, not limited to, steering angle, wheel speeds, inertial sensor (IMU), powertrain.

• Utilize vehicle CAN bus communications.

• Work with customer OEMs to meet subjective and objective requirements.

• Resolve engineering issues associated with ECU and vehicle interfaces.

• Maintain documentation and generate reports as required.

• Contribute to internal vehicle development team meetings to coordinate timing for deliveries and develop issue resolution.

• Participate in checkout and sign-off for deliverables.

• Capture and review performance data for optimal vehicle calibration changes.

• Schedule and conduct vehicle testing at customer or ZF facilities.

• Process data through Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and/or Software in the Loop (SIL) environments.

Your profile as a Vehicle Development Engineer:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint. Knowledge of programming languages a plus.

• Valid Vehicle Driver’s license required. Vehicle dynamics license/certification preferred.

• Ability to travel for winter vehicle testing, or other as required.

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including - but not limited to - being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Why you should choose ZF in Livonia, MI?

• A supportive collaborative team environment

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Time

• 401k Plan

• Health Care Benefits

• Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)

• A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)

• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement

• A strong diversity culture

• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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