Vehicle Dynamics Modelling Engineer – Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

A position full of possibilities to further expand your knowledge and stimulate your personal development. All of this within a fun team where an informal working atmosphere prevails. Good employment conditions according to the Metalektro CAO.

• Good pension scheme, CAO Metalektro
• Generous leave: 27 vacation days, 13 ADV days
• Profit sharing
• 8% Holiday allowance
• 25 Euro cents per km net travel allowance or 40 Euro cents per km if you come by bicycle
• Bicycle plan

We are looking for a Vehicle Dynamics Modelling Engineer with a strong interest in modelling, simulation and control of modern vehicle systems. You will develop and use vehicle models to support the design, development and validation of hybrid and electric vehicles.

• Develop and maintain vehicle dynamics and powertrain models for hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Model vehicle longitudinal, lateral and, where relevant, vertical dynamics.
• Develop models for electric motors, batteries, transmissions and range-extender systems.
• Analyse vehicle performance, energy consumption, efficiency and drivability.
• Define and execute simulation scenarios for vehicle-level development and validation.
• Support the development and validation of vehicle control strategies.
• Use simulation to investigate system behaviour and support root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with vehicle, powertrain, controls, embedded software and test engineers.
• Contribute to model-based development and automated simulation/test environments.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• In-depth understanding of theoretical mechanics, vibration theory, tire physics, and control engineering.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Adams/Car/Amesim, or other simulation and data analysis tools are preferred.
• Experience - at least 3 years - with hybrid and/or electric vehicle architectures, and their modelling and simulation is expected.
• Familiarity with PDM (e.g. Teamcenter), requirements-management (e.g. Doors), and systems-engineering tools is a plus.
• Experience with modelling or control of powertrain systems is highly desirable.
• Experience with measurement data analysis and model validation.
• Knowledge of batteries, electric machines, regenerative braking or energy management is an advantage.
• Good command of Dutch and English; German is an advantage.

Contact Person: Kira Hornbostel