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Applus IDIADA

Automotive design, engineering, testing, homologation services

Active Features Calibration Specialist - Lateral and Longitudinal Dynamics Systems

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBelo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, BrazilNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or a similar field.
  • At least one year of automotive experience in a similar role.
  • Knowledge of vehicle electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.
  • Advanced knowledge of vehicle dynamics and control engineering.
  • Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanical parts, suspension, engine, and transmission.
  • Project management skills.
  • Intermediate English proficiency.
  • Proven ability to drive in different surface conditions, including snow, wet and dry surfaces, and off-road conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Calibrate and validate advanced vehicle control systems, including electronic stability control (ESC/VDC), traction control (TCS), vehicle hold systems (AVH and HH), and active differential controls.
  • Perform functional safety tests and report results.
  • Drive vehicles at and beyond the limits of tire adhesion.
  • Use INCA, MDA, CANape, and other industry-standard calibration tools.
  • Operate and navigate models in Simulink.
  • Instrument vehicles and analyze data.
  • Work with automotive communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet, and perform diagnostics and communication with vehicle electronic control units (ECUs).
  • Benchmark competing vehicles, focusing on analysis of dynamic control systems.
  • Request and track workshop activities and material procurement related to vehicle and/or equipment testing.
  • Travel nationally and internationally, for up to 20 weeks per year, to conduct environmental driving tests and robust validation.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Practical experience with vehicles.

About the Company

Applus IDIADA

Automotive design, engineering, testing, homologation services

Applus+ IDIADA provides automotive engineering services, supporting carmakers with design, engineering validation, testing, and homologation across the full vehicle development cycle. It runs its own proving grounds in Europe and Asia (Spain and China) to test and validate vehicle functions under real-world conditions. The company differentiates itself with a large team of experienced engineers, extensive test facilities, and a global network across 24 countries that enables customized, end-to-end development and regulatory compliance. Its goal is to help automotive clients bring safe, compliant vehicles to market efficiently by delivering comprehensive development, testing, and certification capabilities.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Santa Oliva, Spain
Founded
1971

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