Job Description SummaryIn this role, you'll leverage cutting-edge testing and simulation technologies to assess and optimize tire/vehicle systems, working closely with OEMs and internal teams to drive innovation in virtual tire development. You'll collaborate across simulation, testing, and design functions to deliver high-impact recommendations that enhance performance, efficiency, and quality. If you're passionate about modeling, data-driven insights, and pushing the boundaries of mobility, this is your opportunity to make a difference.Primary Purpose Of The PositionSupport our product development teams in the EMEA region with vehicle dynamics performance assessment expertise.ResponsibilitiesLeverage our latest tire/vehicle testing capabilities and modeling/simulation technologies.Further develop the creativity and innovation capacity of the team with a focus on virtual tire development.Cooperate with vehicle OEMs to shape our virtual tire/vehicle development process for efficiency, quality and robustness.Cooperate with simulation and testing teams on tire force & moment testing, instrumented vehicle testing and simulation.Cooperate with tire design team and provide tire characteristic recommendations for tire design tuning to meet tire/vehicle performance objectives.Assess/benchmark the performance of tire/vehicle systems through tire modeling, testing and simulation.EducationA bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics or any related fields is required. An advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics or any related fields is desired.LanguagesFluency in English (spoken and written) is a must.Knowledge of other languages (e.g. French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) is an asset.Experience6+ years of professional experience inside automotive industry (e.g. at a vehicle OEM) or for vehicle dynamics and/or tire modeling.Experience with numerical methods.Experience with data acquisition / analysis software.Experience with instrumentation and sensor installation is an asset.Experience with vehicle modeling and vehicle dynamics simulation software (e.g. CarMaker, VI-Grade, CarSim).Experience with tire modeling and force & moment prediction software (e.g. MF-Tire, CD-Tire, F-Tire).Experience with assessment/benchmarking of performance of tire and vehicle systems.Experience with driving simulator (e.g. Vi-Grade, MTS, static or dynamic) is an asset.Experience with chassis and/or steering system development is an asset.Experience with tire testing and prototype tire evaluation is an asset.Skills & QualificationsStrong background in vehicle dynamics or related area.Knowledge of data acquisition and processing software.Knowledge of functional system development approach (V-model).Proficient computer programming skills. (MATLAB, Python, etc.)Self-motivated individual.Team player with enthusiasm and initiative.Interest in the automotive world, testing activities, virtual development.Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.A valid driving licence.Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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