Vehicle Dynamics Research Engineer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc (TEMA) is the alignment of Toyota's North American R&D and manufacturing operations.  The Vehicle Performance Development #4 Department of  the Toyota Technical Center Division has a current opportunity for a Vehicle Dynamics Research Engineer.  This opportunity would be located at our Wittman, Arizona office 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:Evaluate, coordinate and report of Brake Field test and Dynamic Research Benchmarking.Subjectively evaluate vehicles for braking, ride comfort, handling and stability using advanced driving techniques.Objectively measure vehicle (Chassis Dynamic performance) and component performance using data acquisition systems and other measurement equipment.Research North American market trends(Customer preference of dynamic performance), vehicles and environment.Assist vehicle chassis systems development for N.A. marketManage and coordinate vehicles, manpower and test resources.Lead and work with others to accomplish objectives.Solve complex vehicle dynamics problems.



Qualifications

Bachelors of Science in Mech. Engineering.
Five year of engineering experience for Vehicle Dynamics.
Two – three years Brake experience.
Strong interest in automobiles and knowledge of vehicle dynamics and/or chassis systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write reports and make presentations.
Hands-on automotive mechanical skills.
Willingness / aptitude for continuous learning.
Capable of working overtime and traveling
Easily adjusts to new requests and changing schedules
Ability to work in multi-cultural environment
PC experience (Word, Excel etc.)
High Performance Driving Experience 
Excellent Driving record
Formula SAE experience is an advantage.