Application Engineer at Johnsonelectric

Join Our Team as an Application Engineer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Plymouth, Michigan (onsite)
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Approximately 3x domestic and 2x international trips per year

As our next Application Engineer, you’ll lead technical development projects for Powertrain Cooling systems. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage customer relationships, and ensure performance, quality, cost, and timing are aligned with JE’s product roadmap and engineering standards.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage CFM development activities per JE procedures
• Define technical aspects of RFQs and clarify customer requirements
• Maintain detailed records of requirements and changes
• Build strong technical relationships with customer counterparts
• Support customer PDTs, document reviews, and build events
• Provide internal support for non-development engineering tasks
• Coordinate with production plants during development
• Support JE’s SSKU strategy for new products

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive CFM technology and design
• Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools (Catia, NX preferred)
• Strong understanding of OEM development milestones and deliverables
• Experience with plastic injection design optimization
• High-level FEA analysis knowledge
• Ability to plan and solve complex technical problems
• Experience with Red X or Six Sigma methods preferred
• Eagerness to learn and a positive, adaptable attitude

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Green or Black Belt certification in quality methods
• Experience supporting global engineering teams
• Proven success in customer-facing technical roles

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.