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

Sr. System Design Engineer

AVL Test Systems is searching for a Sr. System Design Engineer to join our team in Plymouth, MI.  This is a great opportunity to help grow the facilities area by providing guidance and expertise to both internal employees and AVL customers.  

The Sr. System Design Engineer provides specification and engineering of facility related sub-systems and integration of AVL equipment for multiple types of testing applications.  The role has strong involvement in complete Tech Center projects.  The position supports all phases of test system related facility planning, from conceptual to definitive design based on global and local building project plans. This support includes calling for tenders, definition of sub-system specifications, submitting and verifying quotations as well as collaborating with both suppliers, design engineering for 2D/3D layouts, and preparation of related calculations. For Tech Centers, this position also requires consultancy for the customer in methodology as well as time scheduling, monitoring, and support during construction process and handover to the customer.

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:

The Sr. System Design Engineer provides the required systems integration and design necessary to support sales activities or execute customer projects according to the ITS Project Engineering Process.
The specific roles of a Sr. System Design Engineer include:

• Continuous collaboration, alignment of interfaces and solutions with other engineering disciplines and global community
• Reuse of solutions and best practices done in other projects
• Single point technical contact for customer projects (provides deviation & exclusion to RFQ)
• Completes engineering evaluation, manufacturing and installation documentation necessary to deliver test system in accordance with customer specifications
• Support during manufacturing, installation, commissioning, acceptance, warranty phase
• Executes project in compliance with engineering principles, local codes, company standards(processes, technology, methodology), maintainability and customer requirements
• Coordinates and executes technical design reviews
• Meet milestones and ensure fulfilment of functional requirements per project demands
• Utilize appropriate CAD and engineering tools to create best in class solutions
• Supports Sales by providing technical input, labor & material estimates to customer requirements
• Provide feedback and information for continuous improvement
• Support problem solving process, 8D reports and quality department
• Continuous increase of performance by acquiring skills in usage of tools, modules and products
• Support the preparation of function description and test cases
• Define test cases (only in the role as system integrator)
• Additional tasks/duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Experience and Education

• 5+ years’ experience in area of expertise
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent job-related experience in addition to minimum experience required
• Master’s degree preferred

A Sr. System Design Engineer is expected to have demonstrated abilities in the following areas:

• Commercial
  • Technical quote lead for a medium size program
  • Efficient on time delivery of project expectations with consistently high feedback
• Technical
  • Identify and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use.
  • Actively pursues utilization of Global AVL products and technology
  • Expert with local codes and regulations as they relate to automotive test facilities and equipment
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry benchmarks and trends
  • Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Visio and Project
  • Knowledge of customer base and customer applications and needs
  • Independent functionality in the following areas / systems (relative to area of expertise):
  • Solidworks, REVIT or AutoCAD for mechanical and 3D designs
  • Data acquisition and controls system design and implementation
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic design
  • Design of rotating equipment
  • Frequency and stress analysis
  • 480V / 220V / 110V power distribution systems
  • Building utility systems including ventilation, water systems, air, fuel, fire protection, and pipe distribution
  • Knowledge of SAP, EPDM is an advantage
• Relational
  • Leadership of small to medium size technical teams
  • Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members
  • Accountability for individual and team delivery
  • Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement
  • Effective communication with all levels of the project team

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires.  Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

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 Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Click Here to see the EEO is the Law poster.

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ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.