Senior Engineer, Tire Modeling

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TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers, and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion, and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.

Who we're looking for:

TRD is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer, Chassis to join our Engine Build team.

What you will be doing:

Work in a group that rotates through responsibilities to spread knowledge.

Maintain and develop testing methods for machine testing of tires, this includes travel to these tests.

Maintain and develop testing methods for track testing of tires, this includes travel to these tests.

Maintain and develop tools to aid in the tuning of tire models.

Provide customer support to racing teams for the tire data fits.

Analyze results from machine tests and produce tire fits.

Analyze results from track tests and aid in the tuning of those tires.

Maintain and develop the tire models.

What you will bring:

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Familiarity with tests methodologies used at Tire Testing Centers.

Good knowledge of vehicle dynamics of racing cars.

Cultural knowledge in the use of racing tires

Experience with vehicle testing.

Good understanding of basic engineering processes and systems (for design, development, testing and manufacturing)

Proficiency with Matlab, Python or similar

Proficiency with Data Analysis packages (MOTEC etc.)

Intermediate C language programing.

Bonus if you have:

Strong experience in the field of mathematical modeling of complex physical phenomena.

Good understanding of the mechanical design of a tire.

Good understanding of the operating modes of a tire.

Knowledge of the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics.

Knowledge of the Pacejka "magic formulae" and their development over the years.

Requirements:

>5 Years of experience with racing tire modeling and testing

Up to 15% per year domestic travel

What we will bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.

Vehicle purchase & lease programs.

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.

Flexible work options based on business needs.

Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.

Paid holidays and paid time off.

Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.

Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Relocation assistance (if applicable)