Vehicle Dynamics Ride Engineer

International Motors, LLC • New Carlisle, IN

12h

About The Position

As International continues to innovate and push the boundaries of the automotive industry, we are leading the charge on next-generation product development driven by trends such as electrification, autonomy, and connectivity. At the heart of our growth is the dedication to delivering the highest quality vehicles that meet the needs of customers worldwide. We're looking for a talented, and passionate Vehicle Dynamics Ride Engineer to join our team and help us take our company to the next level. With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth. From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 1 year of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
• We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
• Strong understanding of automotive steering and suspension components and function.
• Ability to understand Engineering direction and provide design concepts accordingly.
• Good knowledge of validation, verification and testing process.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills – both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Support the development of innovative chassis systems and components (ride, handling, steering systems), aiming to improve the customer experience from the perspective of vehicle performance efficiency, durability and reliability
• Support the set-up of measurement systems and the design of data analysis tools and procedures during the Proof-Of-Concept phase
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to support the production and calibration of the systems under development
• Interface with Chassis engineering community assess the risk of the proposed concepts and develop plans to manage it through virtual and physical test activities
• Meet timing & budget constraints whilst achieving the vehicle, systems and component targets
• Perform root cause analysis of issues detected in products released or under development, implement lessons learnt on subsequent products
• Perform correlation activities to align the simulation models with physical test data.

Benefits

• This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing.
• You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level