For our client, we're looking for a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - Ride & Handling
Description
You will be part of the Chassis & Vehicle dynamics team and be responsible for the vehicle's chassis character and road-going composure.
- Chassis Targeting & Brand DNA: Support of Attribute Leader in definition of technical requirements for the vehicle's chassis behavior, including steering feel, roll gradients and the specific balance between primary and secondary ride comfort.
- Subjective Assessment: Vehicle evaluation through rigorous testing using the VSR (Vehicle Subjective Rating) scale.
- Chassis & Kinematics Calibration: Refinement of hardware and software components - such as damper tuning, bushing compliance and EPAS - in car and driving simulator.
- System Integration: Oversee the synergy between the vehicle's tires, suspension geometry, and braking system.
- Teamwork: Close cooperation with chassis concept team to align suspension system performance and target setting for future chassis platform concepts.
- Risk Mitigation: Identification and communication of potential conflicts that could impact the final vehicle dynamics or target fulfillment.
Required Skills
- Degree in mechanical, mechatronics or automotive engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of Chassis in-car tuning.
- Driving license B.
- Advanced test driver license from known test tracks.
- Advanced CANape tool knowledge.
- Excellent technical project- and time management.
- Possibilities for regular business travel.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in a high-performance environment.
Personal attributes
• Positive, creative and “find a way” attitude.
• Fast adapting.
• Self-driven.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Service minded but also not afraid to ask for help if needed.
• Eager to learn and apply new ways of working.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to collaborate in a team but also able to work independent.
• Interested in new technologies.
• Openness and awareness of Asian, European, and foreign cultures.
This assignment includes travel;
China: approximately 6-8 trips per year (2-3 weeks each)
Europe: approximately 2 trips per year