Project Engineer (m/f/d)

Intro

We have an immediate need for a Sr. Project Engineer/Field Application Engineer to join the Testing Verification & Validations team. This position will work closely with customers providing hands-on support for Vector solutions in the customer’s environment, and lead Vector activities to ensure customer satisfaction.

Your Tasks

• Provide strong technical support for PC-based network tools used by product developers and test engineers at OEM’s and suppliers
• Facilitate success of current products and identify requirements for future solutions
• Maintain excellent knowledge of Vector test and validation tool chain features and operation
• Work with customers to gather new tool requirements and work with Vector product development teams on behalf of the customer
• Proactively initiate customer contact to develop positive, long-term, business relationships
• Implement business development plans to meet product line goals
• Manage and implement projects to assist customers integrating Vector tools into their processes
• Identify and propose customer training opportunities including scope of instruction
• Contribute information to market strategy by monitoring competitive products and providing feedback from customers
• Provide customer training services, including helping to develop courseware and providing instruction in classroom and workshop environments
• Conduct demonstrations and customer workshops to promote Vector tools within customer organizations

Your Profile

B.S. in EE/SE/CE/CS or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience

Knowledge of OEM/Tier1 automotive ECU development and testing processes

1 to 3+ years of experience in the development of vehicle software/hardware systems

Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems or understanding of test systems and procedures including MIL/SIL/HIL is desirable

Experience with C/C#/C++ is required

Knowledge of modern DevOps, and CI/CT/CD processes and experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Labview/.NET a plus

Understanding of software design and distributed embedded computer architectures

Experience using/implementing automotive networking standards such as CAN, CAN FD, J1939, LIN, MOST, Ethernet, FlexRay, AUTOSAR

Previous experience with Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, CAPL, vTESTstudio, VT System) is desirable

Strong interest in automotive electronics, automotive diagnostics and communication protocols

Excellent communication and presentation skills to communicate technical and other information to customers and team members

Strong persuasion and facilitation skills to be effective with different personnel levels and functions both at the customer and internally to bring issues to resolution and excellent troubleshooting skills

Ability to work in a team environment with a sense of urgency to meet and exceed customer expectations

Willingness to travel to customer sites outside SE Michigan as necessary (typically

EOE—Veterans and Disabled

Techstack

C,C#, C++, CAN, CAN FD, J1939, LIN, MOST, Ethernet, FlexRay, AUTOSAR, CANalyzer, CANoe, CAPL, vTESTstudio, VT System

Your Vector

For years, our employees have voted Vector one of the top employers. A fair feedback culture, mutual appreciation, professional and personal development opportunities, and a trusting work-life balance are just a few examples of our corporate values in action. You like a little more? Not only do we reward your work with appropriate compensation, we also offer you a wide range of benefits that go far beyond the usual.