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The Chassis Solutions Division of ZF North America offers application specific solutions for a variety of different automotive Steering, Braking, Suspension and Chassis Components. Continued growth in our Livonia, MI office has created an opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team!\nVehicle development and calibration using the latest in brake-by-wire and electronic brake control hardware from ZF in Livonia, MI. Develop slip control calibrations and grasp how ZF provides a safer driving environment for those on the road today.\nWhat you can look forward to as a Vehicle Development Engineer:\nVehicle calibration of Antilock Braking (ABS), Traction Control (TCS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and other systems to provide stable vehicle dynamics to balance stopping distance, acceleration, lateral displacement, brake squeal, road roughness, pedal feel, thermal, etc. \nInterface with vehicle architecture, not limited to, steering angle, wheel speeds, inertial sensor (IMU), powertrain.\nUtilize vehicle CAN bus communications.\nWork with customer OEMs to meet subjective and objective requirements.\nResolve engineering issues associated with ECU and vehicle interfaces. \nMaintain documentation and generate reports as required.\nContribute to internal vehicle development team meetings to coordinate timing for deliveries and develop issue resolution.\nParticipate in checkout and sign-off for deliverables.\nCapture and review performance data for optimal vehicle calibration changes.\nSchedule and conduct vehicle testing at customer or ZF facilities.\nProcess data through Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and/or Software in the Loop (SIL) environments.\nYour profile as a Vehicle Development Engineer:\nMinimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. \nMust possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. \nProficient in MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint. Knowledge of programming languages a plus.\nValid Vehicle Driver’s license required. Vehicle dynamics license/certification preferred.\nAbility to travel for winter vehicle testing, or other as required.\nZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including-but not limited to-being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.\nWhy you should choose ZF in Livonia, MI?\nA supportive collaborative team environment\nAnnual Incentive Plan\nPaid Vacation\nPersonal Time\n401k Plan\nHealth Care Benefits\nPaid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)\nA Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)\nTuition reimbursement for educational advancement\nA strong diversity culture\nSupportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities\nJoin a fast moving, fast learning, cross functional agile development team and apply now!\nBe part of our ZF team as Vehicle Development Engineer and apply now!\nContact\nBethany Vijayakumar\nDIVERSITY COMMITMENT:\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.\nWith four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.\nOur company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 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