Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Tyre Science & Modelling

Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology.

As an experienced Tyre Modelling Engineer (m/f/d), you will have strong knowledge of tyre models and tyre modelling concepts with a bias towards real-time capability. This role will hold a key position within the Vehicle Performance Department where the candidate will support race and road car programs giving attention to detail on tyre and tyre model aspects including overall car performance, handling and model correlation. The role will require cross-functional collaboration with other engineers from a variety of disciplines with the common goal of improving car performance.

Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical skills and a very good understanding of vehicle dynamics? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 450-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
• Attractive benefits packages e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
• A challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion

Your Tasks:

• Make proposals to maximise tyre performance based on simulation and data-driven approaches
• Tyre model parameterisation on a variety of empirical and semi-empirical tyre models
• Support tool development to automate tasks such as parameter fitting to tyre data
• Be technical advisor for topics concerning tyres and tyre performance
• Full car and tyre model correlation
• Support tyre testing including trackside and rig testing
• Reporting of analytic investigations with a systematic and quantitative approach
• Support R&D projects including planning, analysis and reporting
• Support other vehicle dynamics activities including suspension kinematics and compliance, aerodynamics, brakes and ride

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field. A master’s or Ph.D. may be an advantage.
• Show proven expertise in simulation and tyre model development
• Have an advanced understanding of tyre modelling and factors that influence tyre performance
• Be high proficiency with scripting languages such as MATLAB and Python
• Show knowledge of car sensors required for understanding tyre performance and associated operating conditions
• Bring personal attributes like: Methodical and analytical approach to problem solving, Excellent verbal communication and written technical documentation, Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, Flexible attitude in a dynamic and challenging work environment, Fluency in written and spoken English

If you are a dedicated and experienced engineer with a passion for Motorsport and have the qualifications and skills described above, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position. Join our team and contribute to the success of our team. We look forward to having you on board!