Development Engineer Ride & Handling – Automotive
Development Engineer Ride & Handling – longterm assignment, west coast Sweden
👋 ABOUT ENGAGE STUDIOS
Engage Studios is a design and visualisation studio on the west coast of Sweden. We work with leading companies in automotive, product and industrial design, and place skilled consultants on longterm assignments with our clients.
🚀 WE OFFER
A longterm assignment in an inspiring design environment, with good possibilities for extension, and the support of a studio that knows design.
📝 JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced Development Engineer in Ride & Handling for a longterm assignment with our client in the automotive industry. You will be part of the Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics team and be responsible for the vehicle's chassis character and road-going composure.
Support the Attribute Leader in defining technical requirements for the vehicle's chassis behaviour, including steering feel, roll gradients and the balance between primary and secondary ride comfort
Evaluate vehicles subjectively through rigorous testing using the VSR (Vehicle Subjective Rating) scale
Calibrate chassis and kinematics, refining hardware and software such as damper tuning, bushing compliance and EPAS, both in-car and in a driving simulator
Oversee the synergy between the vehicle's tyres, suspension geometry and braking system
Work closely with the chassis concept team to align suspension system performance and target setting for future chassis platform concepts
Identify and communicate potential conflicts that could affect final vehicle dynamics or target fulfilment
Travel frequently, including longer trips to Asia and travel within Europe
✅ REQUIREMENTS
Degree in mechanical, mechatronics or automotive engineering
Minimum 3 years of chassis in-car tuning
Driving licence B
Advanced test driver licence from known test tracks
Advanced knowledge of CANape
Excellent technical project and time management
Ability to travel frequently, including longer trips to Asia
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in a high-performance environment
💫 YOUR PROFILE
You are self-driven, quick to adapt and have a positive, creative, find-a-way attitude. You combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication, and you work well both independently and in a team. You are service-minded, not afraid to ask for help when needed, and eager to learn and apply new ways of working. You take an interest in new technologies and work with openness and awareness of Asian, European and other cultures.
🏙 PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
West coast Sweden, on site.
💭 OTHER
Start as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed continuously, so apply today.
Applications must be submitted through this link.
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- Department
- Engage Studios
- Location
- Gothenburg