Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - Intermediate - PSP

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - Intermediate - PSP. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Vehicle Dynamics engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Driving Simulator supporting product development teams in subjective evaluations of Vehicle Dynamic models. The engineer will help in the development and optimization of Suspension, Steering system kinematics and compliance requirements via the usage of the Driving Simulator, at times maybe be required to provide subjective and objective assessment of the Vehicle Dynamic models.

Responsibilities will also include development of SOP's, tools, and methodologies for enhancing the usage of the Driving Simulator.

Basics:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.
• 3 years of experience in vehicle dynamics simulation, preference to using ADAMS/Car and or CarSim. Any experience in SAE or Capstone projects related to Vehicle Dynamics will be taken in account as experience.
• Experience in computer programming and other automated data analysis tools (Matlab, Simulink, Python, etc.).
• Must have competency with test and simulation techniques associated with Suspension, Steering system kinematics and compliance as well as full vehicle ride and handling.
• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate activities with other functional group.
• Vehicle dynamics theory and application.
• Tunning Suspension Components.
• Computer Simulation for Vehicle Dynamics.
• 100% onsite position.
• Driving of a vehicle required.
• 10% of travelling to the US expected.

Preferred:

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.
• Experience in the Driving Simulator environment.
• Experience with VI CarRealtime, VI DriveSim and SimWorkbench.
• Strong Data analytical skills and the ability to interpret data for senior management reviews.
• Technical aptitude for creation or analysis of objective test methods, metrics, and analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, with good project planning skills.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business "First"
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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