R&A Chassis Calibration Engineer

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In this position...

Research and development of chassis mechatronic systems focusing on active suspension, steer-by-wire, and electromechanical braking system. Responsibilities include system modeling and calibration for software in loop, hardware in loop, and prototype testing environments.

This position is responsible for research and development of chassis mechatronic systems including modeling, supplier interaction, and prototype testing for steering, braking, suspension, etc.

What you'll do...

• Research and development of chassis mechatronic systems including modeling, supplier interaction and prototype testing for steering, braking, suspension etc.

• Translate customer and corporate needs and requirements to system, component and software requirements and specifications

• Use CAE, SIL, HIL, RCP for design and testing of new steering and braking functions plus features for future chassis mechatronic actuators (steering, suspension & brakes)

• Test vehicle mechanical and electrical maintenance and modification.

• Definition of controls software performance targets and validation plans.

• Documentation and presentation of project results including preparation of recommendations and decisions to be taken by the management team

• Identification and proposal of new research areas and projects in R&A Chassis, addressing market trends, software/controls methods developments, sensor developments, and information gathered at congresses, seminars and technical publications

• Communication with suppliers to identify new chassis technologies

• Vehicle attribute & performance assessment to assess functional performance of controls algorithms

What you'll do...

• Research and development of chassis mechatronic systems including modeling, supplier interaction and prototype testing for steering, braking, suspension etc.

• Translate customer and corporate needs and requirements to system, component and software requirements and specifications

• Use CAE, SIL, HIL, RCP for design and testing of new steering and braking functions plus features for future chassis mechatronic actuators (steering, suspension & brakes)

• Test vehicle mechanical and electrical maintenance and modification.

• Definition of controls software performance targets and validation plans.

• Documentation and presentation of project results including preparation of recommendations and decisions to be taken by the management team

• Identification and proposal of new research areas and projects in R&A Chassis, addressing market trends, software/controls methods developments, sensor developments, and information gathered at congresses, seminars and technical publications

• Communication with suppliers to identify new chassis technologies

• Vehicle attribute & performance assessment to assess functional performance of controls algorithms