Engineer II - Application Engineering Technology

Position Summary:

For our e-Mobility Innovation Center in Auburn Hills, MI, we are looking for an engineer for Application Engineering Technology (AET) group.  This engineering position has a focus on coolant and refrigeration products.  You will be responsible for managing thermal product development projects from customer pre-production programs to existing product evolutions.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Thermal product development projects ensuring program objectives are met. 
• Which include planning, justification, implementation, and analysis of customer products.
• Apply component design and manufacturing awareness to thermal product development for optimized performance at economic targets.
• Support customer discussions for new and existing products.
• Customer interactions will include development of product requirements.
• Management of new product range BOM, product selection, cost assessment and prototype quoting for customer advanced programs.
• Participate in the identification of appropriate manufacturing techniques and liaise with manufacturing teams globally to develop and support implementation.
• Coordinate with internal and external suppliers for prototype components & tooling.
• Implementation of product test plans and performing root cause analysis.
• Actively publicize TI Fluid Systems new thermal products to customers.
• Support TI Fluid Systems prototype, development, and validation practices for new product developments.
• Provide direction to designers and sub-contractors on development activities.
• Support hand over of new technologies to Application Engineering teams

Skill Requirements:

• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Experience with automotive fluid handling and connection technologies.
• Knowledge of vehicle coolant and refrigerant components and systems.
• Knowledge of thermal products and systems for electrified vehicles.
• Ability to manage program events such that engineering objectives are met.
• Experience with thermal system BOM management and component development.
• Experience with DVP&R, DFMEA and engineering processes & methods.
• Experience with thermal product validation requirements.
• Experience with product cost assessment.
• Experience in polymer material processing and development.
• Familiarity with extrusion and injection molding manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of materials used in the thermal management systems an advantage.
• Self-directed with a high degree of self- motivation..
• Strong hands-on aptitude.
• Team player with ability to support a team goal.
• Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with CAD design software an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

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

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 within an automotive component manufacturing, office, and laboratory setting and is exposed to heat, cold, moisture, and fumes/chemicals.

Education:

• Minimum of BSME or related engineering degree.
• 5 to 10 years minimum experience.
• Knowledge of German or Mandarin language an advantage.

EEO Statement: 

TI Fluid Systems is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.