System Design Engineer
AVL Test Systems is searching for a Engineer to join our team in Plymouth, MI. This is a great opportunity to help grow the facilities area by providing guidance and expertise to both internal employees and AVL customers.
The System Design Engineer provides specification and engineering of facility related sub-systems and integration of AVL equipment for multiple types of testing applications. The role has strong involvement in complete Tech Center projects. The position supports all phases of test system related facility planning, from conceptual to definitive design based on global and local building project plans.This support includes calling for tenders, definition of sub-system specifications, submitting and verifying quotations as well as collaborating with both suppliers, design engineering for 2D/3D layouts, and preparation of related calculations.
For Tech Centers, this position also requires consultancy for the customer in methodology as well as time scheduling, monitoring, and support during construction process and handover to the customer.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
=== Profile description
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Experience and Education
- 5+ years’ experience in area of expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent job-related experience in addition to minimum experience required
- Master’s degree preferred
- Commercial Technical quote lead for a medium size program
- Efficient on time delivery of project expectations with consistently high feedback
- Technical Identify and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use.
- Actively pursues utilization of Global AVL products and technology
- Expert with local codes and regulations as they relate to automotive test facilities and equipment
- Maintain current knowledge of industry benchmarks and trends
- Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Visio and Project
- Knowledge of customer base and customer applications and needs
- Independent functionality in the following areas / systems (relative to area of expertise):
- Solidworks, REVIT or AutoCAD for mechanical and 3D designs
- Data acquisition and controls system design and implementation
- Pneumatic and hydraulic design
- Design of rotating equipment
- Frequency and stress analysis
- 480V / 220V / 110V power distribution systems
- Building utility systems including ventilation, water systems, air, fuel, fire protection, and pipe distribution
- Knowledge of SAP, EPDM is an advantage
- Relational Leadership of small to medium size technical teams
- Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members
- Accountability for individual and team delivery
- Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement
- Effective communication with all levels of the project team
=== Company description
AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. The company provides concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.