About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

The Motorsports Tire Engineer will participate in the application and development of basic and advanced tire models that capture and quantify real world operating behaviors for motorsports applications.   Work will include the generation and fitting of tire models from lab data, scaling and validation of fits to achieve real world correlation, on-going development of the Pratt Miller Tire Plotter tool, and tire report generation.  This position will also include supporting Pratt & Miller clients with the execution and analysis of tire fits and tools to ensure accurate operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Parameterizing tire models with data available from lab tests and track testsAnalyzing flat-track tire data, outputs from tire models, and data from track and DiL (Driver-in-the-Loop) tests to evaluate correlation and prepare analysis reportsAttending lab, track, and DiL tire tests to collect and analyze data and perform on-site analysisWorking with Pratt Miller and customers to tune tire models for improved correlation in desktop simulations and DiL simulationsAssisting in the development of tire data analysis methods to support more confident vehicle tuningAssisting in on-going development of the Pratt Miller Tire Plotter toolAssisting in tire model development and improvements

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be. assigned as required:

Attendance at Pratt & Miller meetingsEducation / trainingProvide feedback on product needs and processesSupport Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Desired Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical or Automotive EngineeringAt least 2 years professional or academic experience in automotive engineering and simulation (motorsports preferred)Preferred background in vehicle dynamics

Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Experience in tire data fitting from lab testing dataExperience in the analysis of tire data as it applies to tire selection and optimizing car performanceKnowledge of industry standard tire models and advanced modeling conceptsSolid vehicle/tire dynamics backgroundProficiency with numerical analysis methodsProficiency with utilizing Excel and MATLAB and/or PythonExperience in the development or application of software toolsets or utilitiesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and move projects forward with little directionExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills for communicating with other Pratt & Miller Engineering team members and clientsAttention to detailDrive for qualityStrong work ethicTeam player

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Stress may occur periodicallyLong hours may be required at timesLimited amounts of travel may be requiredWork environment can vary between group and individual assignments and tasks

Pay Range:

$78,400.00 - $121,500.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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