Technical Specialist, Vehicle Dynamics Simulation - Phoenix, United States - Nikola Corporation

Nikola Corporation

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

Responsibilities:

You will:

Use Adams MBD software to develop and simulate multibody models in support of product development of trucks, tractortrailer combinations, electric and fuel cell powertrains (ZEVs)
Collaborate with the CEVD and body teams as well as vehicle performance and durability test and analysis groups to ensure product development and validation correlation from realworld to analytical
Support core vehicle programs with design, production, meeting milestones as well as technical targets standpoint
Support benchmarking activities and comparison studies relative to key chassis dynamics and performance attributes
Provide objective guidance using data on vehicle dynamics and durability performancebased simulation outputs
Analysis of realworld test data, correlation of models
Support development and validation of Vehicle/System Design specifications incorporating company/industry/regulatory standards, test procedures and material specifications
Influence resolution of design, attribute, or packaging incompatibilities through deep collaboration with crossfunctional teams
Support vehicle(s) launch and preproduction builds (both virtual and physical)
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

You are:

Selfmotivated and able to thrive in a team environment, without close supervision
Strong strategic vision along with the planning and tactical skills to achieve the vision
Able to combine patience, persistence, and organizational agility to operate in a multicultural, global corporate structure
Indepth knowledge of vehicle dynamics, mechanical and system aspects, and interactions
Desire for continuous learning

You have:

Considering the challenges and complexity of the proffered position, one must have at least a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering or related degree
Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive industry mechanical, design or product development experience (or closely related)
Expertise in Multibody Dynamics Software such as ADAMS/Car, SimPack, etc.
Experience with vehicle dynamics attributes such as ride quality (comfort), handling etc.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis software such as Nastran / Abacus and Hypermesh to be able to modify/build FE models
Experience and understanding of Matlab/Simulink fundamentals
Critical thinking and problemsolving skills

EEO Statement:
Nikola Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.