Application Engineer

Application Engineer

Location : Norcross

Working hours :

DEUTZ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.

Job Summary

POSITION 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Application Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties :

• Analysis of the 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Travel Demands : Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 20-25% depending on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Required

Preferred

Description

BS Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Speaks 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

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

LANGUAGE ABILITY :

Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY :

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY :

Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demand Requirement

Frequency

Concentration

Daily

Sitting

Daily

Communication

Daily

Vision

Daily

Verbal

Daily

Standing

Daily

Hearing / Listening

Daily

Lifting

Daily

Bending

Daily

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor

EEO Statement

DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.