Application Engineer

• Implement low-voltage power supply module hardware from initial architecture design through final implementation and vehicle launch
• Drive program execution, process adherence, sign-offs, documentation, quality requirements, and functional requirements
• Own Ford’s GPDS milestone management system for Electronics Module applications and program management timelines
• Ensure Chief and Manager signoffs with TDRs at key milestones
• Identify and address complex packaging and electrical design issues
• Lead root cause analysis, define corrective actions, and oversee implementation
• Use Global 8D, 5 Why’s, and Is/Is Not quality tools to communicate status and drive resolutions
• Facilitate trade-off discussions, engineering reviews, and decision forums with stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Core Electronics Module Design Team
• Liaise with module suppliers on timing plans and projects
• Support vehicle architecture teams with packaging locations and electrical connections
• Manage requirements and follow-ups with the Core team
• Manage DCRs, To4, ESOWs, FMA documents, SCCAFs, CPAs, and other program-level deliverables
• Support vehicle-level testing, including garage testing and wind tunnel testing
• Review and establish SDS testing through FEDEDDVP
• Review and edit owner and workshop manuals
• Monitor AIMS, DURIS, and customer fleet issues and follow them to closure
• Review annual financial planning volumes and incorporate changes for low-voltage power supply hardware
• Support design efficiency and Total Value Management studies to optimize cost and performance

Applications Engineer, Low Voltage Power Supply, Project Management

• Support customers with basic product technical support and compliance with machinery standards
• Perform machine risk assessments at customer facilities
• Design and program safety systems and validate machine safety
• Answer and document customer phone and email inquiries in Pilz C4C
• Test and verify customer products and returns
• Create internal reference documentation and provide technical product training
• Provide machinery safety expertise in written and verbal communications
• Create and review Consulting Team reports for safety-standard compliance
• Identify machine hazards
• Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments
• Perform physical machine validation testing at customer facilities
• Review electrical circuits and calculate circuit performance levels
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable standards
• Design automated mechanical and electrical safety solutions using software tools
• Present assessment results to customers
• Coordinate projects integrating Pilz services and controls equipment with contractors
• Develop PLC programming code using Ladder, Structured Text, and Function Block
• Install and troubleshoot hardware and peripheral devices
• Maintain knowledge of complementary and competitive products
• Support Sales in converting customers from competitors
• Develop trade show and sales demos
• Participate in rotational after-hours on-call technical support
• Travel up to 80%

Application Engineer jobs in Michigan

Applications Engineer, Low Voltage Power Supply, Project Management

Safety Application Engineer