Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Advanced Automotive Technology is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer to join the Vehicle Dynamics Digital Development team, supporting Advanced Vehicle Programs. You will drive ride, handling, and steering performance through virtual validation and correlated models.

You will build and update dynamic models, perform offline simulations, and assist with vehicle tuning via HIL/SIL integration. Collaboration across teams and proactive workload management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years in vehicle dynamics or chassis design.
• 1 year in Multi-Body Simulation, preferably ADAMS Car.
• Strong understanding of ride, handling, steering with metrics and tire models.
• Familiar with chassis subsystems and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute and update the virtual workplan for ride, handling, and steering performance.
• Build and correlate vehicle dynamics models and recommend countermeasures with validated correlations.
• Perform offline simulation assessments and support vehicle tuning through HIL/SIL integration as needed.
• Prioritize workload to balance internal deliverables with program needs.
• Represent Digital Vehicle Dynamics in technical discussions with interfacing teams and participate in process development.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Multibody simulation

HIL/SIL integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADAMS Car

Job description

Our client, Advanced Automotive Technology is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer to join their team. As a Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer, you will be part of the Vehicle Dynamics Digital Development team supporting Advanced Vehicle Programs. The ideal candidate will have strong cross-functional collaboration, a self-directed mindset, and the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously, which will align successfully in the organization.

What's the Job?

• Execute and update the Virtual workplan to support Advanced Vehicle Programs targeting Ride, Handling, and Steering performance.
• Build and correlate vehicle dynamics models to satisfy workplans, including recommending countermeasures supported by Virtual Validation with correlated models.
• Perform off-line simulation assessments and support vehicle tuning through appropriate HIL/SIL integration as needed.
• Prioritize workload to balance internal deliverables with the needs of the vehicle and the program.
• Represent Digital Vehicle Dynamics in technical discussions with interfacing teams and participate in global process development activities.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in vehicle dynamics or chassis design.
• 1 year of experience in Multi Body Simulation (preferably ADAMS Car).
• Strong understanding of vehicle ride, handling, and steering with associated metrics, plus experience with tire models.
• Familiarity with chassis subsystems and components (e.g., suspension kinematics/compliance, tires, springs, shocks, steering/braking systems) and strong written and oral communication skills.

What's in it for me?

• Work directly with a program team to support advanced vehicle performance targets through virtual validation and correlated models.
• Contribute to technical discussions across Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineers, Vehicle Development, Chassis Component Engineers, NVH, and Durability.
• Own key deliverables by executing and updating the virtual workplan and meeting milestone expectations.
• Strengthen your simulation and integration experience through off-line assessments and HIL/SIL support as needed.
• Develop and apply process improvements by participating in global process development activities.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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