Vehicle Dynamics CAE Engineer

Applus+ IDIADA

  • Tarragona
  • Permanente
  • Tiempo completo
  • Hace 27 días
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Company DescriptionApplus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.At Applus IDIADA we are looking for diverse talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.Job DescriptionRole summaryResponsible for carrying out vehicle dynamics advanced simulation activities to support attributes development programs.ResponsibilitiesPerform complete vehicle and suspension simulations to provide direction to the chassis development programs, while minimizing the need for physical testing.The main responsibilities of this role will be:
  • Build chassis and complete vehicle models
  • Perform virtual simulations to evaluate suspension kinematics & compliance and complete vehicle handling & ride comfort.
  • Optimise chassis parameters in order to meet performance targets
  • Prepare/write project reports
  • Presentation of project results and support decision making
To support project management and commercial actions:
  • Presentation of project proposals and project results to customers
Management of client communication and reportingQualificationsTechnical qualifications
  • B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 2-4 years of experience in automotive chassis development with a focus on Vehicle Dynamics.
  • Knowledge of vehicle dynamics theory and contributions from individual components— hardpoints, steering, springs, bars, dampers, tires, bushings, etc.—to suspension K&C and full-vehicle performance.
  • Basic understanding of the performance development process, from target setting and target cascading to validation and sign-off.
  • Vehicle dynamics simulation experience with multi-body (ADAMS) and/or lookup tables-based models (VI-CarRealTime, IPG CarMaker, CarSim, etc)
  • Data post-processing skills.
  • Basic knowledge of programming with Matlab and/or Python.
Personal qualifications
  • Detail-oriented and organised personality
  • Great communication and team-working skills
  • Hard-working and flexible mindset
  • Proficient in spoken and written English
Preferred
  • Data post-processing skills.
  • Basic knowledge of programming with Matlab and/or Python.
  • Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach.
Additional InformationApplus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

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