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ZF

Account Manager I - GM Suspension

Northville, MI · On-site

Bachelor's engineering or business administration degree-level or equivalent. * 6+ years of ... Technical competence in Suspension products (preferred) Be part of our ZF team as Account Manager I ...

Horstman Inc

Project Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

Horstman has a pedigree of developing innovative suspension solutions for both tracked and wheeled vehicles since the 1920's. Horstman is looking for driven technical engineers, interested in helping ...

Horstman Inc

Project Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI

Horstman has a pedigree of developing innovative suspension solutions for both tracked and wheeled vehicles since the 1920's. Horstman is looking for driven technical engineers, interested in helping ...

Optimal Inc.

CAE Engineer

Ypsilanti, MI · On-site

Perform chassis and suspension structural, fatigue, and vibration FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA ... Participate in engineering reviews, presenting analysis results and design recommendations. Support ...

Venteon

Sr. Design Release Engineer - Chassis

Troy, MI · On-site

$145K/yr

Suspension architecture development, hardpoint creation, and initial design selection * Suspension Lift and Lower Kit design and release * Suspension component product engineering and release

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How much do suspension engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for suspension engineer in the United States is $79,812.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Suspension Engineer, you need strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, expertise in vehicle dynamics, and typically a degree in mechanical or automotive engineering. Familiarity with CAD software (such as CATIA, SolidWorks), simulation tools (like MATLAB/Simulink), and validation procedures, as well as industry certifications, are highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams will help you excel in this role. These skills are crucial for designing safe, innovative, and reliable suspension systems that meet performance, comfort, and safety standards.

What are the main challenges a Suspension Engineer typically faces in their day-to-day work?

Suspension Engineers often face the challenge of balancing conflicting design requirements, such as optimizing ride comfort while maintaining handling performance. They must thoroughly analyze and test designs to meet strict safety and durability standards within tight project deadlines. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, including chassis, manufacturing, and testing engineers, is common and essential for successful project completion. Staying up-to-date with new materials, technologies, and regulatory changes also requires continuous learning and adaptability in this role.

What does a Suspension Engineer do?

A Suspension Engineer specializes in the design, development, and testing of vehicle suspension systems to optimize ride comfort, handling, and stability. They work with components like springs, dampers, control arms, and bushings to enhance performance and safety. Using computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation tools, they analyze suspension dynamics and collaborate with other engineers to refine designs. Their role may also involve testing prototypes, troubleshooting issues, and improving suspension setups for different driving conditions.

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Senior Embedded Controls Software Engineer - Suspension

Senior Embedded Controls Software Engineer - Suspension

General Motors

Milford, MI • On-site

$109K - $142K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Job Description
The Role:
VMEC Chassis Controls is building next-generation suspension control systems from the ground up, bringing key capabilities in-house for the first time. We're looking for Senior Embedded Controls Software Engineers who want to be part of that from day one: writing hand-coded C, owning software end to end, and directly shaping how these systems perform across GM's vehicle portfolio.
This team operates with a startup mindset inside GM: fast-moving, highly collaborative, and comfortable working through ambiguity. The ideal candidate writes high-quality production embedded software, thrives in that environment, and is motivated by building something new. This role offers strong growth opportunities and long-term impact as the team matures and scales.
What you'll Do:
  • Design, implement, and test embedded control software using hand-coded C (non-model-based, non-scripted)

  • Own software from architecture through implementation, testing, and release

  • Build and maintain robust unit and integration tests with strong traceability

  • Drive software quality, including maintainability, robustness, and MISRA compliance

  • Contribute to Agile development (story breakdown, reviews, demos, retrospectives)

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues

  • Influence technical decisions and drive continuous improvement

  • Mentor team members and promote best practices

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Strong, current hands-on experience writing production code in C (non-scripting, non-model-based)

  • Ability to design, implement, and debug embedded software directly in C is required

  • Experience only interpreting auto-generated code (e.g., from MATLAB/Simulink) is not sufficient

  • 5+ years of embedded software development experience

  • Experience with embedded systems testing (unit and integration)

  • Working knowledge of C++ and/or Python

  • Experience with version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira)

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

  • Ability to work effectively in environments with evolving requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Experience in Chassis Controls, Vehicle Dynamics, Steering, Suspension, Brakes, or related mechatronic domains

  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink (in addition to-not instead of-hand coding)

  • Experience with automotive standards, diagnostics, or calibration tools

  • Experience in agile software development

  • Advanced degree in a related field

  • Familiarity with Jira, Git/Github

  • Knowledge of BDD, TDD, diagnostics, calibration tools, and automotive development processes

  • Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical work

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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Year founded

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