Product Engineer – Brake System, Vehicle Dynamics

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus

Product Engineer focusing on Brake Systems within Vehicle Dynamics for commercial vehicles. Responsible for development and validation of braking systems at TRATON Group.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeResende • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and validate brake systems for trucks and buses, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and durability targets
Define brake system architecture and technical requirements considering GVW, payload variation, axle configurations (4x2, 6x2, 6x4, etc.), and trailer operation
Perform brake balance studies, torque distribution calculations, and stopping distance simulations for fully loaded and partially loaded conditions
Support EBS/ABS/ESC calibration activities to ensure vehicle stability during braking maneuvers such as μ-split, downhill braking, emergency stops, and articulated vehicle conditions
Conduct vehicle validation tests including:
Service brake performance (cold/hot performance)
Fade and recovery tests
Mountain/downhill performance tests
Parking brake performance
Split-μ and stability tests
Trailer brake compatibility validation
Analyze acquisition data (brake pressure, wheel speed, deceleration, temperature, articulation angle, etc.) to support engineering decisions
Participate in design reviews with global teams and suppliers, ensuring compliance with regulatory and platform requirements
Support root cause analysis related to brake performance, air system efficiency, or field issues
Prepare technical reports, validation documentation, and engineering recommendations for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields
Solid knowledge of vehicle dynamics applied to commercial vehicles (trucks and buses), especially longitudinal dynamics, brake balance, load transfer, and vehicle stability under high CG conditions
Experience with air brake systems for heavy-duty vehicles (pneumatic systems, EBS, ABS, ESC for commercial vehicles)
Strong knowledge of foundation brakes (disc and drum brakes for heavy vehicles), slack adjusters, air compressors, valves, modulators, chambers, and air management systems
Experience in brake torque calculation, brake balance definition, thermal capacity sizing, fade performance, downhill braking performance, and parking brake performance
Understanding of axle load distribution, GVW/GCW impact, trailer integration, and combination vehicle braking behavior
Knowledge of regulations applicable to commercial vehicles (ECE R13, FMVSS 121, SAE standards, etc.)
Experience with vehicle testing (proving grounds and public roads), including high-load and downhill brake validation
Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis tools (CANalyzer, INCA, MDA, Diadem or similar)
Experience with simulation tools such as ADAMS, TruckSim, Matlab/Simulink, or similar tools for heavy-vehicle dynamic analysis
Basic knowledge of CATIA V5 for system layout and packaging evaluation
Driver’s License: Category D or E
Advanced/fluent English (technical)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal allowance
Home-office allowance (hybrid model)
Profit Sharing – PLR
Daycare allowance (for mothers and single fathers)
Bradesco Saúde national medical assistance
Psychological assistance ("Oriente-me" program)
Dental assistance
Psychologist and social worker available at the workplace for occasional needs
Total Pass (access to gyms, studios, and other health and well-being partners)
Medipreço (discounts on medicines, cosmetics, and personal hygiene items)
Travel insurance (international travel insurance for employees and their direct dependents, valid only for emergencies, at no additional cost to the employee)
Endowment plan
Private pension plan
Life insurance
Extended maternity leave (6 months) + extended paternity leave (20 days)
Lactation room
"Baby in focus" – gift for the baby at birth
Chartered transportation (commute to/from work)
Free parking and on-site restaurant
Christmas basket
Christmas gift for children up to 12 years old
"Birthday day-off" – your birthday is your day off

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Hard Skills & Tools

brake system developmentbrake balance studiestorque distribution calculationsstopping distance simulationsEBS calibrationABS calibrationESC calibrationbrake torque calculationthermal capacity sizingvehicle dynamics

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Automotive EngineeringBachelor’s degree in MechatronicsDriver’s License: Category DDriver’s License: Category E