Application Engineer

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Application Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for an Application Engineer. This is a Contract position.

Design, Write and Commission PLC logic and DAC system application software. Commission test systems both PLC based and Morphee along with integrate subsystems to meet complex testing requirements. Troubleshoot complex problems and develop solutions with appropriate input. Must be able to take charge of projects and drive to completion while working with the project team. Ownership of large complex test systems.

• Act as liaison and company representative with customers

• Commission test cells including:

• setup and troubleshoot test and measurement systems

• implement and tune complex control loops

• integrate auxiliary equipment into test system

• setup monitoring and control of relevant safeties

• create commissioning documentation

• obtain customer sign-off

• provide training on system applications

• Write and implement advanced custom tests

• Mentor less experienced engineers

• Provide sales technical support

• Provide project engineering technical support

• Help desk consultation

• Develop and present training

• Requires travel

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or equivalent

• 5 years of experience

• Understanding of electrical and mechanical processes

• Able to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings

• Understanding of IC Engines and/or Electrification Systems

• Understanding of instrumentation and electrical practices

• Thorough knowledge of PC operation, structure, MS Windows, and computer networking required

Preferred:

• Data Acquisition and Control system commissioning

• Strong troubleshooting experience in electronics, mechanical and software

• Ability to work independently and drive project progress

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills

How You Will Be Successful:
Envision the Future
Communicate Honestly and Broadly
Seek Technology and Business "First"
Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer: Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefit Package
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world's most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer's toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.