Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering
Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3500 professionals from more than 24 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 55 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.
Why join us?
Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.
Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.
Come & join us on the road to success.
Job Description
Join our dynamic chassis testing team at Applus+ IDIADA as a Chassis Tuning Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in advancing automotive performance through cutting-edge chassis development and optimization. This position offers the opportunity to work with leading vehicle manufacturers and contribute to the future of vehicle dynamics in the worldwide market.
Responsibilities
Technical Development & Testing
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Performance Evaluation & Development: Lead technical activities for evaluation, development, and tuning of chassis systems, focusing on:
- Ride comfort and quality
- Vehicle handling dynamics
- Steering response
- Advanced Chassis Systems Integration: Work with sophisticated chassis technologies including air springs, continuous damping control, rear wheel steering, torque vectoring, steer by wire and other cutting-edge systems
- Target Setting & Collaboration: Work closely with vehicle and subsystem manufacturers to establish performance targets and technical specifications
- Vehicle Testing: Conduct comprehensive testing programs on open roads and proving grounds to validate chassis performance and identify optimization opportunities
- Advanced Tuning: Execute chassis tuning activities for both passive and active systems to achieve desired performance levels and meet customer specifications
- Project Management: Provide technical program management support throughout the development process
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Vehicle Dynamics Team Integration: Collaborate effectively with objective testing, CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), and chassis design teams using solid understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals
- Workshop Coordination: Interface with workshop technicians for vehicle preparation and set-up changes
- Parts Specification Management: Oversee and manage parts specifications, ensuring proper component selection throughout the tuning
Business Support
- Proposal Development: Support the Chassis Testing Product Manager in drafting technical proposals and preparing competitive quotations for potential clients
Qualifications
Profile & Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Mechatronics
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Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in chassis tuning with demonstrated expertise in:
- Chassis subjective evaluation criteria
- Advanced tuning methodologies
- Vehicle dynamics optimization
Advanced Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals enabling effective communication across multidisciplinary teams
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Proven experience with advanced chassis systems such as (not all of them are required):
- Air springs and adaptive suspension systems
- Continuous damping control (CDC/EDC)
- Rear wheel steering systems
- Torque vectoring technologies
- Active chassis control systems
- Semi-active and fully active suspension systems
- Strong foundation in vehicle dynamics and automotive technology
- Experience with Driving Simulators (preferred but not required)
Driving & Evaluation Skills
- Outstanding driving capabilities with refined vehicle motion sensitivity and feedback interpretation
- Expert-level subjective evaluation skills for chassis performance assessment
- Ability to communicate vehicle behavior through precise technical language and documentation
- Proven track record in translating subjective driving impressions into objective technical requirements
Professional & Technical Skills
- Testing Capability: Willingness and ability to perform extensive testing in proving ground environments
- Workshop Management: Strong ability to interact with and direct workshop technicians for vehicle preparation and modifications
- Parts Management: Experience in managing component specifications, sourcing, and technical documentation
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Cross-Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with different teams:
- Objective testing teams
- CAE simulation engineers
- Chassis design engineers
- Manufacturing teams
- Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both technical and business contexts
- Technical Decision-Making: Ability to demonstrate, justify, and defend technical decisions with data-driven reasoning
- Language Proficiency: Working proficiency in English is required
- International Mobility: Willingness to travel globally as project requirements dictate
Personal Attributes
- Dynamic and Proactive: Self-motivated individual with a drive for continuous improvement
- Learning Mindset: Strong motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies
- Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams
- Problem-Solving Orientation: Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Technical Leadership: Ability to guide technical discussions and influence engineering decisions
Highly Valued Additional Experience
- Advanced Chassis Technologies: Hands-on experience with actual and next-generation chassis systems and their integration
- Multi-Platform Experience: Exposure to different vehicle platforms (passenger cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles)
- OEM Collaboration: Direct experience working with major automotive manufacturers
- Global market vision: Understanding of vehicle dynamics performance standards across different markets
- Driving licenses: Having a diverse set of driving licenses
Additional Information
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