ADAMS Car Engineer
Body & Chassis
Location: Warwick (3 days onsite)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Outside IR35:
Eligibility: Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.
Essential Criteria:
* Experience using ADAMS software to develop, simulate, and optimize vehicle dynamics for performance, safety, and comfort.
* Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to apply advanced simulation techniques to automotive design and testing.
Nice to Have Criteria:
Vehicle Dynamics Simulation:
* Utilize ADAMS Car software to create, analyze, and optimize vehicle models, including suspension, steering, and powertrain components.
Model Development:
* Develop accurate and detailed multibody dynamics models for various vehicle systems, including both conventional and electric vehicles.
Performance Analysis:
* Perform simulation-based analysis to evaluate vehicle performance parameters such as handling, ride comfort, stability, and durability under different driving conditions.
Optimization:
* Work on optimization of vehicle subsystems to enhance performance metrics, including safety, fuel efficiency, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).
Collaboration with Teams:
* Collaborate with design, engineering, and testing teams to ensure seamless integration of simulation results into real-world testing and vehicle development.
Software Proficiency:
* Maintain and develop expertise in ADAMS Car software and other simulation tools to enhance modeling accuracy and simulation capabilities.
Report Generation:
* Prepare detailed simulation reports, visualizations, and recommendations to present findings to engineering teams and stakeholders.
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:
* Identify issues within the models, simulations, or design parameters and work proactively to resolve them.
Continuous Improvement:
* Stay updated on the latest developments in vehicle dynamics simulation and contribute to the continuous improvement of modeling and simulation practices.
Technical Skills:
* Proficiency in ADAMS Car or related software (e.g., Simpack, OpenSIM).
* Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension kinematics, tire models, and handling analysis.
* Knowledge of automotive components such as chassis, suspension, steering, brakes, and drivetrains.
* Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink for data analysis and post-processing.
* Experience with optimization algorithms and techniques.
Analytical Skills:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to interpret simulation results and translate them into actionable design improvements.
Communication Skills:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Collaboration:
* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and communicate with interdisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with ADAMS for electric vehicle (EV) dynamics.
* Knowledge of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and their integration with vehicle dynamics.
* Familiarity with other vehicle simulation tools, such as MSC Nastran, Simulink, or LS-DYNA.
* Understanding of automotive industry standards and best practices.
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