Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Job description

In this role, you'll leverage cutting-edge testing and simulation technologies to assess and optimize tire/vehicle systems, working closely with OEMs and internal teams to drive innovation in virtual tire development.

You'll collaborate across simulation, testing, and design functions to deliver high-impact recommendations that enhance performance, efficiency, and quality.

If you're passionate about modeling, data-driven insights, and pushing the boundaries of mobility, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
**What You’ll Do:**

+ Utilize advanced tire and vehicle testing capabilities, along with modeling and simulation technologies, to support performance assessments.
+ Drive innovation within the team by advancing virtual tire development methods and creative problem-solving approaches.
+ Collaborate with vehicle OEMs to enhance the efficiency, quality, and robustness of virtual tire and vehicle development processes.
+ Partner with simulation and testing teams to conduct tire force & moment testing, instrumented vehicle testing, and performance simulations.
+ Work closely with tire design teams to provide data-driven recommendations for tuning tire characteristics to meet vehicle performance goals.
+ Benchmark and assess tire/vehicle system performance through comprehensive modeling, testing, and simulation efforts.

**What We’re Looking For:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, or a related field is required.

+ Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the automotive industry, preferably with a vehicle OEM or in vehicle dynamics and/or tire modeling.
+ Experience with vehicle modeling and simulation tools (e.g., CarMaker, VI-Grade, CarSim).
+ Proficiency in tire modeling and force & moment prediction software (e.g., MF-Tire, CD-Tire, F-Tire).

**What Will Set You Apart:**

+ Additional language(s) such as French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Chinese.
+ Knowledge of data acquisition and processing software and functional system development approach (V-model).
+ Proficient computer programming skills.

(MATLAB, Python, etc.).
+ Familiarity with instrumentation and sensor installation.

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It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world.

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