Applications Engineer POST NUMBER: 481331

PURPOSE

DELIVERABLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Excel at all dimensions of technical and applications support and service for Customers:
   • Installation, commissioning and servicing of systems at Customer facilities.
   • Provide effective training to End Users, Service / Support staff, and Customers.
   • Onsite evaluation, installation and repair of current products and/or R&D field prototypes.
   • Drafting and detailing for all application projects as needed.
   • Assist with preparing engineering reports, letters or memos to Customers.
   • Work with Customer Service to thoroughly and responsively address Customer questions and requests.
   • Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year
2. Lead Vehicle Retrofit Project:
   • Review and evaluate bid specifications for all retro-fit projects.
   • Prepare recommendations, requirements, parts list, and layouts using available information.
3. Support Engineering with effective continuous improvement and evolution of existing products. 
   • Create, modify and review technical drawings and specifications.   Ensure drawings and designs adhere to established specifications and standards.
   • Assist with design reviews for existing and new products, specifications and testing requirements.
   • Develop consistent high quality product documentation across organizations portfolio of products.
     
4. Support the New Product Development team to realize successful new product designs:
   • Research and monitor market environment, new technologies, materials, and industry developments to identify potential new opportunities.
   • Remain at the forefront of emerging industry practices.
   • Evaluate, recommend, and implement continuous improvement ideas, methods, and processes.
5. Perform other duties according to business needs and as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience & Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the seating/restraint related transportation field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 5 years of experience in developing working relationship with customers and OEMs.
• Knowledge of transportation standards/regulations pertaining to device design is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient with SolidWorks, 3DVia Composer; and general computer applications (Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Safety-related product experience a plus

• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%, heavy travel overall between 30%-40%