Job Description

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment; Connection Systems business unit.

Summary:

The Aptiv Connection Systems team has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Application Engineer in our Troy, MI location. The successful candidate will support the commercial/specialty vehicle market and will serve as the face of Aptiv engineering within their assigned customers. The Application Engineer will pursue new business opportunities to increase Aptiv component penetration and provide Voice of the Customer (VoC) feedback to our internal engineering teams.

Job Responsibilities:

* Identify and evaluate new component business opportunities through customer interaction and communication

* Capture and understand customer requirements for new product applications (technical, timing, validation, etc.) and communicate to the internal organization

* Serve as Voice of the Customer (VoC)

* Define vehicle applications

* Support internal quote process (i.e. F3X, Pre-PXRB, PXRB)

* Support internal and customer reviews (i.e. Design Reviews, Customer Technical Reviews, Customer Component Evaluation, Vehicle Packaging Review, etc.)

* Provide customer pre-launch/launch support

* Provide customer formal and open issue tracking

* Support customer and internal change management (technical details, coordination, timing, etc.)

* Ability and willingness to travel as needed (less than 25%)

* Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements

Must Haves (i.e. Basic Qualifications):

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

* 3+ years of experience automotive connection systems experience including Housings, Terminals and High Speed Cable Assemblies

* 3+ years of experience with wiring design or manufacturing

* 3+ years of experience in commercial/specialty vehicle including Class 6-8 Trucks, construction and agricultural vehicles

* Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

* Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics

* Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team

* Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently

* Resourcefully innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing environment

Nice to Haves (i.e. Preferred Qualifications):

* Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or MBA

* Knowledge of design and manufacturing of injection molded plastics and stamped metal

* Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Skype, Teams, Visio, etc.)

Traits We Seek

* Curiously investigate everything ability to solving problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively

* Lead with confidence thought leaders who empower those around them

* Learn by doing an entrepreneurial mindset thats driven by hands-on experimentation

* Embrace resilience seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow

Aptiv USA Rewards and Advantages

* Competitive compensation with bonus potential

* Competitive health benefits

* 401K with matching contribution

* Learning and development opportunities

* Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

* Recognition for innovation and excellence

* Opportunities to give back to the community

* Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Paid Time-Off (Vacation and Parental Leave etc.)

About Aptiv:

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safe, green and connected solutions which are enabling the future of mobility. The company has 162,000 total employees, of which 25,000 are salaried. Aptiv operates 15 major Technical Centers and 126 Manufacturing locations in 44 countries.

Our name represents knowledge, adaptiveness and drive. It highlights our ability to both envision the future and to bring it to life, making it real through our portfolio of safe, green and connected technologies and deep systems integration expertise.

About Connection Systems:

This business unit provides technologies that serve as the nervous system of the vehicle, including the complete design, manufacture and assembly of the vehicles connection systems.

This business units products include a vast array of connection systems technologies for the vehicle, including: Housings, Terminals, MePa/Pin-headers, High Voltage Chargers and Interconnects, SRS, High Speed Data solutions, On-Glass connections, Electrical Centers, Media Modules and Wireless Charging products.

Our technology provides the critical signal distribution and computing power backbone that supports increased vehicle content and electrification, reduced emissions and higher fuel economy.

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