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.

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.

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; Support advanced engineering/planning/benchmarking activities as necessary for new business opportunities, RFQ process; Other periodic duties as assigned by senior/executive management

Requirements

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