Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Job Description

Job Requirements

 Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

· 2+ years engineering design and development experience (preferred)

· Demonstration of automotive interest (via hobbies or college project)

· Demonstrated passion to work in automotive industry

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

· Hands on experience in the area of electric power steering calibration.

· Semi active damping system development and calibration experience.

· As a tuning engineer demonstrate ride/handling/steering subjective evaluation with feedback

· Proven skills in analytical tool development.

· Demonstrated proficiency with Matlab.

· Hands on experience tuning passive dampers.

· Proven sublimit and limit handling driving skills and subjective assessment capabilities.

· Competitive driving history a plus.

· Subjective evaluation of ride, steering, and handling performance, as well as objective measurement of certain attributes will be required.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent problem solving skills -Ability to lead when required, proven team building skills.

· Organized, self-motivated, work as required to support projects. Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

· Flexibility to work either at Chelsea, MI, Proving Grounds, or Tech Center in Auburn Hills.

· Significant amount of travel, 2-3 weeks at a time during winter months

· Will be required to drive a company car. Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record.

· Travel domestically and internationally up to 40%

· Working with a lead engineer, tires, steering, and suspension components will be specified to meet program performance targets, using a combination of simulation, objective testing, and subjective methods.