Principal Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics And Tire Modeling

Requisition ID: 112882
Sponsorship Available: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position

The Tire Intelligence team seeks a highly motivated individual to technically lead the development of algorithms relying on advanced vehicle dynamics and tire modeling principles. These algorithms will be a key enabler for launching innovative mobility solutions and services for OEMs and fleets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Represents Goodyear externally as a technology expert in the field of vehicle dynamics and tire modeling
• Project technology trends to create future mobility scenarios and disruptive innovation.
• Initiate projects aligned with the strategic roadmap
• Act as a subject matter expert for the global tire intelligence algorithm development team
• Leverage open innovation, bridging the technology readiness gap and working with universities and research institutions to bring ideas from early concepts to realization.
• Develop forward looking and high-level technology strategy and direction
• Provide technical and strategic consultation to the leadership team
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and training to the algorithm developers in the field of vehicle dynamics and tire modeling. Motivate team members to reach their full potential.
• Establish and maintain a repository of external publications on relevant topics
• Understand competitive landscape and ensure intellectual property (IP) protection through patent/trade secret applications and defensive publications

Required Education and Experience

• Experience leading technology development projects
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) and 10+ years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree in related field & 15+ years experience
• Deep expertise in vehicle dynamics and tire modeling topics
• Experience working on global teams, experience participating in external partnerships
• Strong interest in the future of personal mobility and commercial transport
• Experience working across diverse cultural and geographic boundaries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience with vehicle dynamics modeling programs such as CarMaker, VI-Grade, Dymola, ADAMS or CarSim
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies
• Experience in tire testing and/or modeling, including experience processing and/or fitting tire test data taken on a flat belt test machine (SOVA, Calspan, Smithers, MTS, etc.)
• Demonstrated expertise in transferring technology to the point of use in products
• Comprehensive knowledge of the vehicle dynamics and tire mechanics topics for passenger cars, LCVs, and heavy-duty trucks
• Knowledge of virtual sensing approaches for vehicle dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to document standards / best practices
• Expert in solving complex technical problems
• Excellent technical leadership skills
• Experience in Magic Formula tire models, FTire, MF-Swift, or CDTire Modeling experience
• Ability to identify areas for future technology development to close competitive gaps

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

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