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System Simulation Engineer

ZF • Livonia, MI • 2h ago

Country/Region: US

Location:

Livonia, MI, US, 48150

Req ID 86384 | Livonia Tech I, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

Job Description

About the team:

We are looking for a new colleague in our Vehicle Development team at our location in Livonia, MI! The Chassis Solutions Division of ZF North America offers application specific solutions for a variety of different automotive Steering, Braking, Suspension and Chassis Components. Continued growth in our Livonia, MI office has created an opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team!

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

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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