Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

System Simulation Engineer

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics; higher degree preferred
  • Knowledge of 3D lumped mass models
  • Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics (modeling)
  • Experience with Matlab and Simulink or similar analysis software
  • C coding experience preferred, but not required
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt as vehicle systems evolve
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with various teams

Responsibilities

  • Support HIL and SIL modeling for vehicle systems
  • Implement CAN/CANFD I/O setup for HIL systems
  • Ensure functionality of HIL simulators for brake control testing
  • Execute automation scripting and data analysis for HIL operations
  • Engage in learning about advanced vehicle control systems
  • Collaborate with vehicle manufacturers on development/testing schemes
  • Optimize program timelines and costs for vehicle releases

Benefits

  • Supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation and Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote, 3 days onsite)
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Full Job Description
Req ID 86384 | Livonia Tech I, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

Job Description

What you can look forward to as a System Simulation Engineer:
  • Primary support engineer for HIL and SIL modeling responsibilities, relating to all aspects of vehicle systems: vehicle, tire, drive train, suspension, etc.
  • Primary support engineer for CAN/CANFD I/O setup and implementation for HIL vehicle systems.
  • Daily support for the running of hardware in the loop (HIL) simulators built for testing state-of-the-art ZF Brake Control systems including hydraulic lines, electrical harness, brake hardware, electrohydraulic control unit, brake pedal, MC and booster, and simulation computer(s).
  • Running of the HIL systems and help with automation scripting, data acquisition, data analysis and reporting.
  • Learning about advanced vehicle control systems.
  • Collaborate with various vehicle manufacturers to define and execute development and testing schemes that reduce overall program timing and costs related to the release of new vehicle programs and chassis control system architectures.


Your profile as a System Simulation Engineer:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics, higher degree preferred
  • Knowledge of 3D lumped mass models
  • Good knowledge of vehicle dynamics is required (modeling, not driving).
  • Previous experience with vehicle simulation, either desktop or real-time, is desired but not required.
  • Experience in Matlab and Simulink or similar analysis package(s) strongly desired.
  • Experience with C coding preferred but not required.
  • A desire to always be learning and implementing new things every year as vehicles and control systems continuously change.
  • Must be able to interact with many people and groups both inside and outside ZF


Why you should choose ZF in Livonia, MI?
  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)
  • A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Join a fast moving, fast learning, cross functional agile development team and apply now!

Be part of our ZF team as System Simulation Engineer and apply now!

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
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