Application Engineer - Auburn Hills, United States - TI Fluid Systems

Description

Position Summary:

Manage engineering programs from concept through launch.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Design, develop and validate TI thermal Modules & Systems products from concept to production.
• Ideate, propose, and develop new solutions (ex, methods to integrate components more efficiently)
• Interface with account and platform managers as well as customers to determine product requirements.
• Establish design parameters to ensure that product design is feasible for manufacturing.
• Provide direction to designers with consideration for fabrication, processing and assembly of the product.
• Implement design through a formal program of AQP.
• Approve all product-engineering drawings: identify or establish performance and material specifications.
• Analyze components for relevant failure modes and create formal documentation (DFMEA).
• Validate all designs and prepare reports summarizing results (e.g., DVP&R).
• Simplify and standardize current and new designs to maximize economic benefits.
• Coordinate prototype orders, build and submission.
• Ensure program objectives are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

• Understanding of thermal systems and architectures with focus refrigerant and coolant systems for BEV and PHEV
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to manage program events such that engineering objectives are met.
• Ability to formulate and implement solutions to design problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 3 to 5 year experience in field of thermal systems preferred
• Minimum of BSME or related engineering degree
• Strong project management experience preferred
• Knowledge of thermal system components including pumps, valves, etc. preferred

Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Travels to plant, supplier, and customer sites.

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds and frequently carries up to 15 pounds.
• Maneuvers in, around, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis.
• Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting, and bending. Works at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and at a PC.
• Works within an engine components manufacturing, office, and laboratory setting and is exposed to heat, cold, wet, and fumes/chemicals.

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