ZF Group

Vehicle Development Engineer I

ZF Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Livonia • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Vehicle calibration of Antilock Braking (ABS), Traction Control (TCS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and other systems to provide stable vehicle dynamics to balance stopping distance, acceleration, lateral displacement, brake squeal, road roughness, pedal feel, thermal, etc.
  • Interface with vehicle architecture, not limited to, steering angle, wheel speeds, inertial sensor (IMU), powertrain.
  • Utilize vehicle CAN bus communications.
  • Work with customer OEMs to meet subjective and objective requirements.
  • Resolve engineering issues associated with ECU and vehicle interfaces.
  • Maintain documentation and generate reports as required.
  • Contribute to internal vehicle development team meetings to coordinate timing for deliveries and develop issue resolution.
  • Participate in checkout and sign-off for deliverables.
  • Capture and review performance data for optimal vehicle calibration changes.
  • Schedule and conduct vehicle testing at customer or ZF facilities.
  • Process data through Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and/or Software in the Loop (SIL) environments.

Requirements

  • Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
  • Knowledge of programming languages a plus.
  • Valid Vehicle Driver’s license required.
  • Vehicle dynamics license/certification preferred.
  • Ability to travel for winter vehicle testing, or other as required.
Benefits
  • 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)
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
vehicle calibrationAntilock Braking System (ABS)Traction Control System (TCS)Electronic Stability Control (ESC)CAN bus communicationsHardware in the Loop (HIL)Software in the Loop (SIL)data processingperformance data analysisvehicle dynamics
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsteam coordinationissue resolution
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringVehicle dynamics license/certificationValid Vehicle Driver’s license