Application Engineer

electronics OEM

Job Title: Applications Engineer

Job Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Type: Direct Hire/Full time

Amtec is seeking an Applications Engineer to work for a global leader in mobile electronics, located near Detroit, MI.  The Application Engineer's focus will be as technical liaison and support between the client and the OEM customer on electrical/software requirements and testing for OEM multimedia/entertainment products for North American OEMs.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Conceptualization of new products

*Coordination of Sales, Production and Customer for APQP activities on new products

*Liaison with customers regarding development issues and information

*Communication with the client regarding OEM customer issues and information

*Assist Quality Control with the acceptability of manufactured product

*Delivery of software to OEM customer

*Support of OEM customer activities including JQTA, joint check, N100 check, etc. as necessary

*HMI Evaluation activities (i.e. – benchmark testing, development of HMI evaluation procedure, new technology research, etc.)

*Product testing/software validation/field testing and creation of lab reports as necessary

*Install audio/navigation components into test vehicles, complete in-vehicle testing

*Identify and record problems relating to the product

*To review and the disposition of nonconforming product, contingent upon unanimity

*Other authorities and responsibilities as identified in applicable quality system policies

*Other duties as assigned

PERIODIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Support advanced engineering/planning/benchmarking activities as necessary for new business opportunities, RFQ process

*Other periodic duties as assigned by senior/executive management

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

*A Bachelor degree in a technical field and a minimum of five years’ experience in OEM engineering of electronic based products, preferably audio components. 

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

 *Basic understanding of business policies and manufacturing organizations

*Independent correspondence/writing skills

*Ability to work in a team environment

*Good communication skills

*Knowledge of 12V car electrical systems and ability to install audio components

*Ability to proficiently operate MS Excel to create engineering documents/lab reports