ADAMS Car Engineer

Contechs
Warwick
1 year ago
Applications closed

ADAMS Car Engineer

Body & Chassis

Warwick (3 days onsite)

6 month contact

Outside IR35:

*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:

  • ADAMS Car Engineer
  • Our Client is seeking a skilled ADAMS Car Engineer to join the team.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience using ADAMS software to develop, simulate, and optimize vehicle dynamics for performance, safety, and comfort.
  • This role involves working 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, analyse, 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 your expertise in ADAMS Car software and other simulation tools to enhance modelling 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 modelling 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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