Job Description

AVL Test Systems Inc offers a job in the United States (US) as

Application Engineer II

AVL Test Systems Inc. is looking for an Application Engineer II to add to the Plymouth, MI team. The position will focus on AVL’s electrification market including but not limited to battery testing/emulation, inverter, eMotor and eAxle testing. Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including component level battery experience and/or electrification experience. The role requires system knowledge at an expert level and is an opportunity to be a part of a the fast-developing topic of inverter and E-Motor for electric vehicles. The Application Engineer II will design, integrate subsystems and commission test systems to meet complex testing requirements. In addition, they will troubleshoot complex problems and develop solutions. Qualified candidates must also have working experience in the automotive industry and as well as a high electrical aptitude to succeed in the position. In addition, candidates must be able to take charge of projects once on-site and drive to completion while working with a Project Manager to manage cost and time estimates. The Application Engineer II will have ownership of large complex test systems and must have excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Travel for the position will be approximately 40%
• Candidates should be located in Southeast MI area

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position

Roles:

• Act as liaison and company representative with customers.
• Commission test systems including:
• Setup and troubleshoot test and measurement systems
• Implement and tune complex control loops
• Integrate auxiliary equipment into test systems
• Setup monitoring and control of relevant safeties
• Create commissioning documentation
• Provide training on system applications
• Obtain customer sign-off
• Write and implement complex custom tests
• Provide sales technical support.
• Provide project engineering technical support.
• Help desk consultation.
• Develop and present advanced training.
• Technical research.
• Travel required.
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors’ degree in engineering or equivalent
• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent preferred
• 3-5+ years’ experience in relevant field required
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical assembly
• Proficient in vibration analysis and torsional vibration analysis
• AVL Software experience
• Experience in test automation equipment preferred
• In depth understanding of electrical and mechanical processes
• Expertise related to testing methods and applications
• Able to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings
• Strong software adaption and modification skills preferred
• Background in electrification (battery /eMotor / eAxle), power electronics or mobility research
• Experience with programming or testing of inverter drives for AC and DC motors preferred
  Understanding of instrumentation and electrical processes
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of PC operation, structure, MS Windows, and computer networking require

We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Veterans/Disabled.

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ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

AVL North America has a staff of more than 550 people and has four technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.