We are recruiting an experienced Vehicle Dynamics (Performance Optimization) to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- Onsite
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
- Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Subjectively Evaluate Vehicle Performance on the Driving Simulator to Validate Suspension Architecture & Tire / Steering Requirements before Mule properties are built
- Support / lead vehicle programs with analysis/optimization of suspension, steering and tires for Full vehicle Ride & Handling
- Interact with Advanced Packaging, Chassis, and Powertrain organizations to establish architectural hardpoints of steering and suspension components that are required to deliver the kinematics needed to attain desired vehicular functionality
- Provide management with documentation/ results of the development activities
- Provide Subjective evaluations of vehicles Tune Suspension, Steering and Tires
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited or equivalent program
- 3-5 years of experience in vehicle dynamics simulation, preference to using ADAMS/Car and or CarSim
- Experience in creating controllers in MATLAB and Simulink
- Experience with Ride and Handling, Kinematics and Compliance
- Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate activities with other functional groups
- Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
- Must have competency with test and simulation techniques associated with Suspension, Steering system kinematics and compliance as well as full vehicle ride and handling
PREFFERED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Steering System or Tires or Suspension Component Design
- Strong Data analytical skills and the ability to interpret data for senior management reviews
- Experience in the Driving Simulator environment
- Experience with VI CarRealtime, VI DriveSim and SimWorkbench
- SAE experience
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $38.00 - $42.00/hour (depending on experience)
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
