Steering Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking a Steering Engineer for a contract opportunity located in Southfield, MI.
OVERVIEW:
As Steering Engineer, you will help define and deliver the components which control the direction of world leading electric vehicles via human and autonomous inputs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Role Design and develop steering components from initial concept to PPAP. Components include but are not limited to electronic power steering gears, steering columns, intermediate shafts and individual steering actuators.
- Establish requirements for components based on the need of the vehicle (lateral dynamics, steering feel, crash, strength, durability, stiffness, corrosion, etc.).
- Plan the technology roadmap of the steering system for future vehicles.
- Design with excellence at system and component level, with great attention to every detail.
- Help guide and lead other members of the chassis team in their design of steering components.
- Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible.
- Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
- Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years of automotive industry experience, mostly focused on the steering system.
- Personally designed steering component and/or system from concept to PPAP.
- Experience and understanding of automotive mechatronics design and control theory.
- Proven 3D CAD, project leadership, and mentoring skills.
- Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly.
- Experience in technology, system and supplier selection.
- Design release engineering experience, including engineering change management and project management experience.
- BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.