Applications Engineer General bei Altair

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Applications Engineer General

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for an Applications Engineer General. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Infotainment module Applications Engineer.

• Lead component packaging and integration of Our Client´s Infotainment on multiple vehicle lines.
• Ensure Programs’ work is met on time and with the highest quality. This includes: FEDEBOM, Packaging/Digital Buck, DPA Checks, WERS, FEDE, Subsystem/Supplier work plans, IVS SW DVP&R, Engineering Signoff, etc.
• Develop work plans and lead resolution of Infotainment implementation and validation related issues.
• Lead Design Validation and Production Validation for Components of Infotainment.
• Support prototype vehicle builds, and production vehicle launches.
• Lead current production/assembly plant issues associated with Infotainment features/parts.
• Occasional travel to Assembly plants to support vehicle launch and production issues.
• Lead quality and warranty analysis of production vehicles.
• Onsite position. Expected to be onsite at least 4 days a week. 

Basics:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 10+ years of experience in product development in automotive electrical areas.
• Team Center ex: Reviewing module 2D/3D CAD and approving drawings. Work with Mechanical Engineer on packaging location in vehicle.
• Jira ex: Reporting Hardware issues and following up on reported bugs. Using JIRA for creating epics, requirements and others.
• AIM ex: Monitoring AIMs issues reported against the infotainment module and updating it with 8D/5D as needed.
• PPAP processes ex: work with suppliers on building released end items parts and ensuring they are fully PPAP'd for Plant introduction.
• CAD reviewing packaging guidelines for module and working on DPA checks, Mechanical engineer and program team to meet CAD requirements.
• AVBOM - replaced by FEDEBOM, release production and prototype parts for respective programs.
• APQP plan and monitor GPDS milestones ensuring deliverables are tracked and met with evidence.
• WERS work with WERS analyst on releasing correct part numbers for respective program through concerns, reviewing tree charts and buildability reports as well as creating alerts for HW changes trials and SREA implementations.

Preferred:

• Experience in CAD packaging.
• Have knowledge or previous experience as a D&R or Core Engineer for electronics systems.
• Familiarity with CAN communication protocol.
• Ability to use automotive tools: DET, CAN tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with multi-functional teams and champion issue resolution to get the job done.
• Understanding of Vehicle Architecture and communication.
• Highly motivated, extremely proactive and attention to details.
• Experience managing Tier 1 automotive suppliers.Testing, Material Requirements Planning.
• Product Design.
• Product Engineering.
• Assembly Lines.
• Packaging Engineering.
• Electrical Engineering.
• New Product Development.
• Release Engineering.
• HMI.
• Quality Assurance Concepts and Standards.
• Change control.
• Cost engineering.
• Hardware Experience.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Problem Solving.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Manufacturing Processes. 
• Microsoft Office.
• Program Management. 

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 areas 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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