Application Engineer

Job Summary

The Applications Engineer will manage multiple engines only, prototype installation, customer value-add, and/or power pack development projects. This role is key for managing distributors, smaller OEMs, onsite prototype projects, and/or current engine platform projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysis of customer requirements and development of customer specific system solutions.
• Clarification of content, planning, alignment, adequate documentation, evaluation, and approval of customer projects including conducting the application installation reviews of the engine and exhaust after treatment system.
• Alignment on installation sign-off documentation with DEUTZ headquarter in Germany.
• Verification and Validation (V&V) during value-add project development:
• Development of V&V Plans, performing measurements related to V&V and monitoring validation at customer.
• Assisting during improvements related to engineering laboratory, test bench, telemetry, and other measurement duties.
• Work closely with design engineering to review project designs and ensure customer needs are met during the development process.

Other Qualifications

• Review, align, and present possible new projects to the business team to determine viability and status.
• Help determine market needs and oversee new product introduction along with alignment with Deutz headquarters in Germany on new engine platforms in development.
• Frequent communication with sales to field requests to product changes or additions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

Individual Contributor

Travel Requirements

Anticipate domestic travel of 0 - 40%

Minimum Requirements

• BS Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Speaking English Fluently
• 5+ years of development or application experience around compression ignition (CI) or spark ignition (SI) engines, off-road equipment, or On-highway vehicles.
• Communication skills in writing and dialogue must be advanced; individual's interpersonal style must be suited for collaboration within small and large group settings
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally by all transportation modes for business
• Proficient in 3D Analysis
• Knowledge of CAN Bus communication J1939 protocol
• Familiar with engine service diagnostic tools

Preferred Requirements

• German Speaking
• SI Engine Experience
• Engine and Transmission Application Interface Experience
• Calibration or INCA Experience
• Knowledge of Pump Applications
• Experience with HMI
• Hybrid and/or EV Experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.