Training objectives
The motor racing industry needs qualified engineers specifically prepared to work with the control and usage of new propulsion systems. The Vehicle Dynamics University Diploma offered by the Metz National Engineering School responds to this demand by offering training that aims to acquire high-level skills and expertise in the field of motorsport.
Co-built with partners from the motorsport sector, this DU® (Diplôme Universitaire) trains in the theoretical and practical aspects of vehicle dynamics, simulation methodologies, modeling, data analysis, and test validation as well as modes of future propulsion systems such as fuel cells and hydrogen.
The DU is offered to students and professionals who can demonstrate strong knowledge and successful experience outside of their course (such as, but not limited to, participation in racing or rally activities, Formula student,…) and who wish to acquire knowledge and skills that will enable them to effectively perform engineering tasks in the racing and/or passenger car industry.
Prerequistes for Integrating the training
A minimum of 5 years of higher education or an equivalent level of professional experience is required.
Have completed a Bac +4 course and possess at least 1 year of professional experience.
Opportunities
- Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics
- Automotive Simulation Engineer
- Validation Engineer
- Alternative Propulsion Engineer
- Racing engineer
- Automotive Research and Development Engineer
- Automotive Aerodynamics Engineer
- Consultant in Automotive Engineering
Graduates of this program are therefore prepared to integrate various sectors of the automotive industry, whether in design, research, development or competition. Career opportunities are diverse, offering students the flexibility to follow their specific interests.
Training content
VEHICLE DYNAMICS
200 hours
- Performances Criteria
- Tires
- Load transfer and pneunatics
- Kinematics and Complaince
- Aerodynamics
- Brakes
- Transmission and differentials
- Simulation, simulation validation
- Car and driver data analysis with KPI
- Team interaction
- Workshop and on-track work organization
- Steady state and transient veicle behavior
- Vertical, lateral and longitudinal stiffness and damping
NEW PROPULSION SYSTEMS
80 hours
- Batteries
- Electric motors
- Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND MANAGEMENT
156 hours
- Object orienting programming: Python and C++
- Mathematics
- Finite Elements Analysis
- Project Management
TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAINING HOURS
436 hours of theoretical training and 6 months of internship
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Industry partner
For 45 years, Claude Rouelle has become a reference in the field of vehicle dynamics and race car engineering, drawing on years of work in the World Touring Car, Formula and Formula 2, Indycar, Nascar, World Rally Car, Formula 1 championship, and the passenger car industry. He created OptimumG in 1997 and has since devoted himself solely to training, simulation, in-lab and on-track tests and consulting.