Objective of Job:

This position is located in the team of Chassis Integration, Tuning, Ride and Handling. The overall task is to ensure that our vehicles fulfill the Mercedes-Benz standards regarding overall vehicle R&H performance, driving behavior and driving safety for Chinese customers.

Tasks include the possibility of working on any specific or the combination of the working scope:

• Chassis Tuning - Possibilities for both Steel and Air suspension+Adaptive Damping Chassis Variants
• Vehicle Ride Objective and Subjective Evaluation
• Vehicle Handling Objective and Subjective Evaluation
• Vehicle Driving Safety Objective and Subjective Evaluation

Qualifications:

Education

• University degree in mechanical, automotive engineering or similar engineering qualification

Experience

• Excellent driving, evaluation and analytical skills:
  Proficient in assessing ride, and handling under various conditions, including high and low friction surfaces
  (mue high and mue low).

• Familiarity with automotive or motion measurement systems:
  Ability to work highly analytically and solution oriented applying measurement devices.

• Independent and organized work behavior:
  Ability to work independently with a structured and organized approach.
• Graduates with initial experience in the automotive industry:
  Including internships or entry-level positions.
• Experience with OEMs or suppliers:
  Previous work experience in Ride & Handling (R&H) testing and development is a plus.
• Familiarity with vehicle development processes:
  Especially in chassis development, is advantageous.
• International work experience:
  Experience working in an international company is a plus.
• Extended stays in Germany or abroad:
  Longer stays for business or education purposes are an advantage.

Specific Knowledge

• Chassis Tuning experience at international/domestic OEMs are preferred (both steel and suspension tuning)
• R&H measurement systems and devices:
  Experience with objective Ride & Handling (R&H) measurement systems and devices as well as evaluation of objective results.
• Vehicle architecture & communication systems:
  Understanding of vehicle architecture and communication systems.
• Chassis concepts and component interactions:
  Strong knowledge of chassis concepts, component interactions, and functions.
• Damper/Bushings/FDY and Ride tuning expertise:
  Proficiency in components tuning for both passive and active systems is an advantage.
• Test vehicle evaluation:
  Capability to evaluate test vehicles regarding R&H behavior under all conditions.
• Issue detection and analysis:
  Sensitivity to issue detection, root cause analysis, and system performance evaluation.
• Teamwork and communication skills:
  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a strong teamwork spirit.
• Planning and organization skills:
  Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Self-responsible working attitude:
  Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Advanced MS Office skills:
  Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Vector Tools (CANape, vFlash, CANoe) usage:
  Advanced knowledge in using Vector tools.
• Willingness to travel:
  Willingness for domestic and international travel.
• Language skills:
  Fluent in English and Chinese (verbal, writing, and reading) is mandatory; knowledge of German is an advantage.