Vehicle Development Engineer II

ZF Group; Livonia (MI); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal Time

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3@

Tuition reimbursement

Supportive Employee Groups and outrea

Résumé du poste

ZF Group in Livonia, MI is seeking a Vehicle Development Engineer to lead calibration and validation of brake-by-wire and brake control systems. You will work with steering, ABS, ESC, TCS and related components, interfacing with vehicle architecture and OEMs for reliable performance.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering background, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to travel for testing. A hybrid work setup with remote and onsite days is offered in Livonia, MI.

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.
• Valid Driver's license required; vehicle dynamics license preferred.
• Willingness to travel for winter vehicle testing.

Responsabilités

• Calibrate ABS, TCS, ESC and other systems to ensure safe vehicle dynamics.
• Interface with vehicle architecture including steering, wheel speeds, IMU and powertrain.
• Utilize vehicle CAN bus communications.
• Collaborate with customer OEMs to meet requirements.
• Resolve issues related to ECU and vehicle interfaces.
• Maintain documentation and generate reports.
• Participate in team meetings to coordinate deliveries and issue resolution.
• Conduct vehicle testing at customer sites or ZF facilities.
• Process data through HIL or SIL environments.

Connaissances

Analytical & problem-solving

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

HIL testing

SIL testing

Description du poste

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
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities