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Job Description

About This Vacancy As a Vehicle Controls Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize control systems that manage the dynamic behavior of vehicles. You will work on advanced control strategies for systems such as steering, braking, chassis, powertrain integration, and stability management, ensuring vehicles meet performance, safety, and drivability targets. Your work bridges the disciplines of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, applying model-based development tools such as MATLAB and Simulink to implement and validate control algorithms. Your Challenges Develop and implement vehicle-level control strategies for systems like chassis, braking, steering, and integrated powertrain control Model, simulate, and analyze dynamic vehicle behavior to optimize performance and stability Work with embedded software and ECU platforms to implement and test control algorithms Conduct testing and validation on test benches and vehicles Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including software, systems, and hardware engineers Ensure compliance with safety and performance standards across vehicle systems What We Expect From You Your Profile Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field Experience with vehicle dynamics and control systems Knowledge of model-based development, simulation, and control validation Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CANape, or ETAS is a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset Based in Europe required; Netherlands-based candidates preferred. What You Can Expect From Us What You Can Expect at TMC At TMC, we believe in the Employeneurship model, combining the security of employment with the freedom and mindset of entrepreneurship. As an Employeneur, you are empowered to take ownership of your career, choose projects that align with your ambitions, and continuously develop your technical expertise. You will work on challenging projects with leading automotive and high-tech companies while being part of a vibrant engineering community that fosters knowledge sharing, personal growth, and professional development. The model provides both long-term employment security and the opportunity to directly benefit from the value you create, giving you the freedom to innovate and grow while contributing to cutting-edge vehicle control solutions. About TMC TMC is an international high-tech consultancy company that connects entrepreneurial engineers with innovative projects in automotive, high-tech, energy, and life sciences. Through our Employeneurship model, we enable talented professionals to combine technical excellence with entrepreneurial ownership, allowing them to grow their skills, impact, and career while working on next-generation technologies.

Core Responsibilities

Develop, model, simulate, and optimize vehicle-level control strategies for chassis, braking, steering, powertrain integration, and stability systems. Implement and validate algorithms on embedded software and ECU platforms, conduct bench and vehicle testing, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet safety and performance targets.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is expected, along with experience in vehicle dynamics and control systems. Candidates should know model-based development, simulation, and control validation; familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and tools such as dSPACE, CANape, or ETAS is a plus, and candidates must be based in Europe, with Netherlands-based candidates preferred.