The structural suspension connects the unsprung mass to the chassi through links, springs, dampers hubs and uprights. The design of the links is highly related to car performance out of a vehicle dynamics perspective, hence you will be working close with vehicle dynamics. The job includes a lot of CAD and FEA.
Your Profile
You should have a solid knowledge in structural and solid mechanics and preferably an understanding of how a car suspension works, though not a requirement. You need to be comfortable in CAD and Matlab. You should also have great communication skills in order to create a well designed suspension system.
Recommended Courses
Here is a list of recommended courses which are good to have read before applying for this position. Notice that this is not a requirement.
FMEA30, Mechanics
MMTF15, Workshop Practice
FHLF15, Solid Mechanics
FKMA01, Materials Engineering
MMTF25, CAD/CAM/CAE
MMKN46, Computer Based Engineering
Alumni
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