Sr Application Engineer

At Aptiv, we understand the full electrical architecture of today's vehicles. This unique perspective gives us the expertise to design the most robust and innovative connection systems available, optimizing the cost and performance of the entire electrical system.

Aptiv never stops innovating when it comes to our complete portfolio of automotive connectors, terminals, seals and headers. Our wide range of robust, reliable and easy-to-use connection systems can address any application in the vehicle and enable future advancements in automotive design.

Your Role

Aptiv's NA CS team seeks a motivated Application Engineer in Troy, MI to support customer relations, drive new business opportunities, and provide internal engineering feedback for improved customer satisfaction.

• Maintain and enhance customer relationships with multiple engineering teams.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities through customer interactions.
• Understand and communicate customer requirements for new product applications, including technical, timing, and validation aspects.
• Capture and summarize "Voice of the Customer" feedback.
• Provide engineering customer support for Aptiv's Portfolio Connection Systems, including prints, specifications, validation testing, and samples.
• Support internal quote process and customer reviews, including design reviews, customer tech reviews, and vehicle packaging reviews.
• Provide customer pre-launch/launch support and formal/open issue tracking.
• Support customer and internal change management processes.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed (less than 10%).
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.

Your Required Background (i.e. Must Haves):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience of wiring design or manufacturing with automotive connection systems including: housings, terminals and high speed cable assemblies, wiring design or manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience with role involving customer interfacing
• 3+ years of experience within the automotive industry

Your Preferred Background (i.e. Nice to Haves):

• Master's degree in Engineering/Business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Skype, Teams, Visio, etc.).
• Results-oriented with a strong execution mindset.
• Resourceful and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong team collaboration ability.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

Candidates for positions with Aptiv must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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