Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineer

Stellantis • Chelsea, MI

3h

About The Position

The Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineer supports chassis development for tires, wheels, suspension, and steering by performing objective measurements in vehicles. The role involves testing both Stellantis and competitive products and offers the opportunity to develop vehicle dynamics expertise through in-vehicle work. The engineer is responsible for planning and coordinating tests, driving vehicle tests, maintaining and calibrating test equipment, processing and analyzing data, generating test reports, maintaining a test-results database, and supporting global standards and processes. Consistent adherence to test procedures is required. Some travel outside southeastern Michigan is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of vehicle dynamics or vehicle test experience.
• Experience with MATLAB, including the ability to modify, maintain, and write code.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of suspension characteristics and performance.
• Ability to rate and document vehicle performance.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent work ethic and ability to multitask and manage changing priorities.
• Affinity for driving vehicles and endurance for repetitive handling maneuvers.

Nice To Haves

• Vehicle dynamics ride, handling, or Vehicle Stability Control experience.
• Experience in subjective evaluation of vehicle ride, handling, and steering characteristics.
• Knowledge of tire characteristics and performance.
• Experience with data acquisition equipment, sensors, and calibration.
• Experience with data processing.
• Automotive development background, including benchmarking, setting functional objectives, vehicle development, and production launch.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan vehicle testing.
• Drive vehicle tests.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment.
• Process and analyze test data.
• Generate test reports.
• Populate and maintain the test-results database.
• Support global standards and processes.
• Adhere consistently to test procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time