Application Engineer

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer to provide hands-on technical support for OEM customers integrating advanced electric vehicle systems into their platforms. This role serves as the primary technical liaison throughout the integration process, supporting installation, troubleshooting, system validation, and customer success. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electric vehicle technologies, systems integration, and cross-functional engineering collaboration, along with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to OEM customers throughout the integration and installation process, including:
• Mechanical mounting and physical interfaces
• High-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems
• Software, controls, CAN communication, diagnostics, and vehicle interfaces
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer projects, leading technical discussions, design reviews, issue resolution, and engineering support activities.
• Analyze customer technical requirements during project planning and collaborate with Business Development to accurately scope engineering efforts.
• Develop and maintain system architecture documentation defining interfaces between customer systems, internal products, and third-party components across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.
• Evaluate customer safety, regulatory, crashworthiness, and functional safety requirements to determine system feasibility and engineering impacts.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to assess impacts to existing products and identify required modifications to support customer applications.
• Troubleshoot software, controls, and system integration issues, performing root cause analysis and developing effective corrective actions.
• Diagnose electrical issues including wiring, connector interfaces, pinouts, harness integrity, and vehicle communication problems affecting overall system performance.
• Analyze CAN communication using tools such as CANalyzer and utilize engineering instrumentation including oscilloscopes and data acquisition tools to evaluate high-voltage system performance.
• Work directly with customer technicians and internal engineering teams to perform repairs, validate solutions, and implement corrective actions in both laboratory and vehicle environments.
• Build strong technical relationships with OEM customers and third-party partners through responsive support and collaborative problem-solving.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, integration methodologies, documentation, and product quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–7+ years of progressive engineering experience in one or more of the following:
• Application Engineering
• Systems Integration
• Vehicle Development
• Product Validation
• Vehicle Performance Engineering
• Hands-on experience integrating complex vehicle systems.
• Strong understanding of electric vehicle architectures, including high-voltage and low-voltage systems.
• Experience troubleshooting vehicle electrical systems, controls, software, and communication networks.
• Proficiency with CAN communication analysis tools (such as CANalyzer) and vehicle diagnostics.
• Experience using engineering test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic instrumentation.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, buses, or automotive vehicle development.
• Background supporting OEM customers through vehicle integration programs.
• Knowledge of functional safety, vehicle regulatory requirements, and crash safety considerations.
• Experience working with high-voltage battery systems, electric powertrains, or electrified vehicle platforms.
• Familiarity with embedded controls, vehicle networking, and software integration.

Desired Attributes

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing multiple technical priorities.
• Customer-focused with a professional and collaborative approach.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving technical environments with changing priorities.
• Able to simplify complex technical concepts for both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to delivering quality solutions.
• Effective team player who collaborates well across engineering, business, and customer organizations.