About the role

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3000 professionals from more than 22 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

What you'll do

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

Perform 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.
Optimize 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 reporting

What we're looking for

B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
More than 5 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.
Strong 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.
Strong knowledge of programming with Matlab and/or Python.

Nice to have

Detail-oriented and organised personality
Great communication and team-working skills
Hard-working and flexible mindset
Proficient in spoken and written English

Additional information

Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.

Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.

Come & join us on the road to success.

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.

Vehicle Dynamics CAE Senior Engineer

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