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Astemo Ltd. · 1 day ago

Suspension Ride Engineer (Vehicle Development) - J0049051

Farmington Hills, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Suspension Ride Engineer responsible for vehicle dynamics attributes and leading tuning events to deliver quality products. This role involves working with internal and external customers, conducting data analysis, and optimizing ride performance through advanced systems and tools.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Exhibits superior knowledge and execution of damper / ride development performance metrics, both Astemo internal processes and customer processes

Develop strong working relationships with customers conveying both professionalism and strong product knowledge

Responsible for coordinating ride work activities with customer in support of determined program milestones

Directs the efforts of support technicians when conducting ride work at customer locations

Gather/analyze objective application data from lab and vehicle testing to support testing/tuning/evaluation

Analyze quality issues to determine root cause and present to Core Engineering team

Lead or support efforts to develop/improve test and tuning processes, procedures, supporting tools, and documentation

Building and testing shock absorbers to support customer tuning activity and lab testing

Run shock absorber testing using various types of shock absorber test machines

Operate computer controlled test equipment and data acquisition systems

Troubleshooting and problem solving skills required

Lead or participate in creative brainstorming sessions to solve technical challenges

Maintains accurate damper change logs and tuning reports during every step of the tuning process using the correct terminology. Organize information systematically and separately for each program

Manage >10 projects simultaneously with minimal oversight

Review, sign off, and release documentation

Train, mentor, and share experience

Having a flexible schedule that allows for significant travel, especially during the winter months

Qualification

Shock tuningVehicle dynamicsData analysisTest method developmentData acquisition systemsMatlabVector CANapeCANalyzerCarSimCAD softwareTeamwork skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Expert tuning knowledge and understanding of the relation between shock performance and vehicle dynamics

Expert knowledge of shock fundamentals, concepts, and performance

Expert knowledge of vehicle dynamics and objective/subjective vehicle evaluation

Deep understanding of shock dynos and interpretation of dyno data

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Matlab

Proficient in data acquisition systems, sensors, and analysis software

Understanding of algorithm tuning

Strong software skills in system development and ride tuning tools (Vector CANape, CANalyzer, CarSim, Matlab, etc.)

Must be highly detail oriented and organized, and able to apply work methods to maximize efficiency and minimize errors

Must be a self-starter that can be counted on to achieve goals on time and with minimal supervision

Valid driving license and reliable transportation

Able to work effectively and accurately amidst distractions

Excellent work ethics and teamwork skills

Hands-on and self-motivated

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field

5+ years of shock tuning or vehicle dynamics experience, or both

Able to perform light physical work consistently and lift up to 75 pounds occasionally

Ability to travel and work on an international basis for 2-3-week periods with little or no support (up to 50% travel required)

Preferred

CAD software experience is a plus

Ability and desire to learn new skills quickly and apply them to daily work

Company

Astemo Ltd.

In January 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo completed a business merger and began their journey as the global mega-supplier “Hitachi Astemo”.

Founded in 2021

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees