Vehicle Dynamics CAE Engineer Senior

Belo Horizonte , Brazil
full-time

AI overview

Conduct advanced vehicle dynamics simulations to optimize chassis development while minimizing the need for physical testing and effectively communicating project results.

Resumo da função:
Responsável por realizar atividades de simulação avançada de dinâmica veicular para apoiar programas de desenvolvimento de atributos.

Responsabilidades:
Realizar simulações completas de veículos e suspensões para orientar os programas de desenvolvimento de chassis, minimizando a necessidade de testes físicos.
As principais responsabilidades desta função serão:
- Construir chassis e modelos completos de veículos;
- Realizar simulações virtuais para avaliar a cinemática e a conformidade da suspensão, além da dirigibilidade e do conforto de condução do veículo;
- Otimizar os parâmetros do chassi para atingir as metas de desempenho;
- Preparar/redigir relatórios de projeto;
- Apresentação dos resultados do projeto e suporte à tomada de decisões;
- Comunicação e relatórios com o cliente.

Role Summary:
Responsible for carrying out vehicle dynamics advanced simulation activities to support attributes development programs.

Responsabilities:
Perform complete vehicle and suspension simulations to provide direction to the chassis development programs, while minimizing the need for physical testing.
Main responsabilities 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 suport decision making;
- Client communication and reporting.

Qualificações técnicas:
- Bacharel em Engenharia Mecânica ou equivalente.
- Interesse em desenvolvimento de chassis automotivos com foco em Dinâmica Veicular.
- Conhecimento da teoria da dinâmica veicular e das contribuições de componentes individuais (pontos rígidos, direção, molas, barras, amortecedores, pneus, buchas, etc.) para o controle e a calibração da suspensão e o desempenho completo do veículo.
- Compreensão básica do processo de desenvolvimento de desempenho, desde a definição e o desdobramento de metas até a validação e aprovação.
- Experiência em simulação de dinâmica veicular com modelos multicorpo (ADAMS) e/ou baseados em tabelas de consulta (VI-CarRealTime, IPG Carmaker, CarSim, etc.).
- Habilidades em pós-processamento de dados.

Qualificações pessoais:
- Proficiência em inglês falado e escrito.
- Personalidade organizada e detalhista.
- Boa comunicação e habilidades de trabalho em equipe.
- Dedicação e flexibilidade.

Technical qualifications:
- B. S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 1-3 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.

Personal qualifications:
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Detail-oriented and organized personality
- Good communication and team-working skills
- Hard-working and flexible mindset

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality,  diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

 

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality,  diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

Applus+ 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 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.

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