Resident Applications Engineer 1

Applications Engineer 1A&D Technology was founded in 2005 as an American subsidiary of A&D Company, Ltd., a global testing and measurement equipment manufacturer with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The goal was to bring A&D Company’s testing and measurement expertise into the automotive engine and powertrain development market. A&D Technology is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, and is a global provider of automotive, battery, and eMobility testing and development solutions for simulation, control, automation, calibration, prototyping, analysis, and lab management. Our software and hardware testing solutions include BMS/Motor/Engine HILS Systems, Tire & Emissions Testing Equipment, Vehicle Measurement Systems, Combustion Analysis, Dynos and Controllers, and more!Life at A&D is a laid back business casual environment. We want people who work at A&D to enjoy the company of others and collaborate in their roles. We believe strongly in the principle of “honmono” and try to incorporate these characteristics into our daily work life. We want a good company culture and people that believe in enjoying their workday. If this interests you, become a part of our team!A&D Corporate Philosophy and Core ValuesHonmonoInnovation & ImprovementsIntegrityOwnership & ActionCollaborationCustomer FocusPosition Summary:The Applications Engineer 1 is primarily responsible for providing application software and commissioning support of capital projects. This includes properly implementing A&D products and staying within the scope and budget of his/her assigned projects.The Applications Engineer 1 is secondarily responsible for providing various technical assistance in support of Sales, Marketing, Product Engineering, Training, and Project Engineering.Essential Duties:Primary duties include:Application development of simple projects for battery, chassis, engine, and other powertrain related testing using company software toolsDemonstrate the ability to lead small projects with direction from team leaderPartition project tasks into manageable elements and accurately estimate schedule and budget for each with direction from team leaderDemonstrate applied knowledge of technical concepts, practices, procedures and data acquisition and control hardwareDemonstrate innovation and creativity in resolving technical issuesCommission test stands/cells of simple projects, by performing tasks:Setup, configure, and troubleshoot instrumentation such as, well as other test cell systems and the interfaces to those systemsImplement and tune control loopsMonitor and control relevant safety circuitsProvide commissioning documentation of final configurationObtain customer sign-offAct as liaison and company representative with customers during a projectPerform follow-up technical support on specific applicationsProvide hands on operations training to customers at their siteSupport the Project Manager with regular progress updatesSecondary duties include:Provide technical assistance to other departments:Provide technical support to the sales process by presenting demonstrations of company products to customersMake presentations at company trade showsProvide support and expertise in the concepting of new products and featuresProvide testing and evaluation expertise for testing of new products and featuresSupport Marketing in producing product specificationsAssist or fill in as Help Desk CoordinatorJob Requirements:Requires BS degree in engineering or AAS degree in a technical field or equivalent to a minimum of 5-year relevant technical experienceBasic understanding of electrical and mechanical processesBasic knowledge of PC operation, structure, MS Windows, and computer networkingTravel to customer locationsExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent problem solving and analytical skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met. Individual must be able to successfully and satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation including, but not limited to:Frequently bend, carry, crouch, kneel, lift, reach, sit, stand, stoop, walk, or otherwise move and/or position objects weighing up to (25, 50, 100) lbs.Repetitive movement of hands, fingers, arms, legs, feel, touch, reach with handsMay drive vehicle, if neededExposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, odors, dirt, dustFrequent communications, verbal, written, talk, hearVisually or otherwise identify, observe, assess