Application Engineer

electronics OEM Job Title: Applications Engineer Job Location: Farmington Hills, MI Job Type: Direct Hire/Full time   Amtec is seeking an Applications Engineer to work for a global leader in mobile electronics, located near Detroit, MI.  The Application Engineer's focus will be as technical liaison and support between the client and the OEM customer on electrical/software requirements and testing for OEM multimedia/entertainment products for North American OEMs.   PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: *Conceptualization of new products *Coordination of Sales, Production and Customer for APQP activities on new products *Liaison with customers regarding development issues and information *Communication with the client regarding OEM customer issues and information *Assist Quality Control with the acceptability of manufactured product *Delivery of software to OEM customer *Support of OEM customer activities including JQTA, joint check, N100 check, etc. as necessary *HMI Evaluation activities (i.e. – benchmark testing, development of HMI evaluation procedure, new technology research, etc.) *Product testing/software validation/field testing and creation of lab reports as necessary *Install audio/navigation components into test vehicles, complete in-vehicle testing *Identify and record problems relating to the product *To review and the disposition of nonconforming product, contingent upon unanimity *Other authorities and responsibilities as identified in applicable quality system policies *Other duties as assigned   PERIODIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: *Support advanced engineering/planning/benchmarking activities as necessary for new business opportunities, RFQ process *Other periodic duties as assigned by senior/executive management MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: *A Bachelor degree in a technical field and a minimum of five years’ experience in OEM engineering of electronic based products, preferably audio components.    SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:  *Basic understanding of business policies and manufacturing organizations *Independent correspondence/writing skills *Ability to work in a team environment *Good communication skills *Knowledge of 12V car electrical systems and ability to install audio components *Ability to proficiently operate MS Excel to create engineering documents/lab reports All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.