PFDI - VDYN - Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - ALTEN Technology USA
Auburn Hills, MI
About the Job
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
The Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer is responsible for vehicle dynamics development during the initial/concept phase of programs. The overall objective is to prove out the concept and hand off a working baseline to the program. Defining requirements for standard and supplier components is also part of the responsibilities.
It is integral to have a strong knowledge of chassis architecture and components, and strong understanding of cause and effect. Responsibilities include but are not limited to tire specification, CoG positioning, hard point definition. Benchmarking of and comparison to competition is also an important part of this role. The work is fully virtual/theoretical as the efforts take place before any vehicle is built, hence requiring deep theoretical knowledge and understanding.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent
- Experience in automotive engineering product development
- Vehicle chassis experience (brakes, tires, steering, suspension, mounts)
- Vehicle Ride and Handling - Tuning or Development Experience
- Target Setting Experience for Ride and Handling
- K&C Experience
- Knowledge of Modal Alignment and NVH Fundamentals
- Proactive and Reactive problem-solving skills
- Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university
- Simulation Experience in ADAMS or similar MBD software
- Racing experience/background
- Experience from cross functional interaction
- Teamcenter experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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