Test Development Engineer - Ride & Handling
About this role
We are looking for a Test Development Engineer - Ride & Handling for a global automotive company in Gothenburg.
Start is in July 2026, 6-month limited contract to begin with., possibility of extension after that.
Description of the assignment
You will be part of the chassis & vehicle dynamics team and be responsible for vehicle's chassis character and road-going composure.
Chassis Targeting & Brand DNA: Support of Attribute Leader in definition of technical requirements for the vehicle's chassis behavior, including steering feel, roll gradients and the specific balance between primary and secondary ride comfort.
Subjective Assessment: Vehicle evaluation through rigorous testing using the VSR (Vehicle Subjective Rating) scale.
Chassis & Kinematics Calibration: Refinement of hardware and software components - such as damper tuning, bushing compliance and EPAS - in car and driving simulator.
System Integration: Oversee the synergy between the vehicle's tires, suspension geometry, and braking system.
Teamwork: Close cooperation with chassis concept team to align suspension system performance and target setting for future chassis platform concepts.
Risk Mitigation: Identification and communication of potential conflicts that could impact the final vehicle dynamics or target fulfillment.
Qualifications and skills required for the role
Degree in mechanical-, mechatronics-or automotive engineering.
Minimum 3 years of Chassis in-car tuning.
Driving license B.
Advanced test driver license from known test tracks.
Advanced CANape tool knowledge.
Excellent technical project- and time management.
Possibilities for regular business travel.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in a high-performance environment.
Personal attributes
Positive, creative and "find a way" attitude.
Fast adapting.
Self-driven.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Service minded but also not afraid to ask for help if needed.
Eager to learn a
Responsibilities
- Chassis Targeting & Brand DNA: Support of Attribute Leader in definition of technical requirements for the vehicle's chassis behavior, including steering feel, roll gradients and the specific balance between primary and secondary ride comfort.
- Subjective Assessment: Vehicle evaluation through rigorous testing using the VSR (Vehicle Subjective Rating) scale.
- Chassis & Kinematics Calibration: Refinement of hardware and software components - such as damper tuning, bushing compliance and EPAS - in car and driving simulator.
- System Integration: Oversee the synergy between the vehicle's tires, suspension geometry, and braking system.
- Teamwork: Close cooperation with chassis concept team to align suspension system performance and target setting for future chassis platform concepts.
- Risk Mitigation: Identification and communication of potential conflicts that could impact the final vehicle dynamics or target fulfillment.
- Degree in mechanical-, mechatronics-or automotive engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of Chassis in-car tuning.
- Driving license B.
- Advanced test driver license from known test tracks.
Requirements
- Advanced CANape tool knowledge.
- Excellent technical project- and time management.
- Possibilities for regular business travel.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in a high-performance environment.
- Positive, creative and "find a way" attitude.
- Fast adapting.
- Self-driven.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Service minded but also not afraid to ask for help if needed.
- Eager to learn a