Virtual Analysis Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

Role Overview

Virtual Analysis Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation (3‑month CTH role). Work location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (onsite). Immediate start required. Background check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAE/virtual analysis activities for steering and suspension hardpoint development, component stiffness/damping/tire specifications, and ride/handling performance optimization across all vehicle variants.
• Analyze and optimize suspension/steering subsystem kinematics and compliance.
• Perform analytical assessments of steady‑state and transient handling behavior, including load calculations for events such as Fish‑hook, Trailer Tow, Slow Ramp Steer, Step Steer, and off‑road trail‑rating scenarios.
• Simulate ride events and characterize performance (low/high frequency events, impact harshness, vehicle pitch under braking, head‑toss, shimmy, wander, brake judder).
• Develop, validate, and own full‑vehicle and subsystem simulation models using multi‑body dynamics (ADAMS/Car), parametric tools (CARSIM, VI‑Car Realtime), and flex‑body analysis (NASTRAN).
• Develop models remotely and provide onsite support for driving‑simulator studies.
• Formulate and execute analytical support plans for physical mule tuning activities.
• Develop new CAE/simulation processes as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Experience with suspension/steering/brake system kinematics, compliance, vibration studies, vehicle ride/handling assessments, and component structural analysis.
• Proficiency with simulation tools: ADAMS/Car, Altair Hyperworks, NASTRAN, CARSIM, VI‑Car Realtime, and MATLAB.
• Ability to develop custom routines (e.g., Visual Basic, ADAMS command files, ADAMS/Car templates, MATLAB) to enhance processes (preferred).
• Familiarity with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Capability to extract component details from NX, Teamcenter, and CoDeP.
• Self‑starter with strong problem‑solving skills and ability to summarize and present work to management and cross‑functional teams.
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and its application.
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Carsim software.