Application Engineer
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Together We Save Lives!

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide by designing, developing and manufacturing the occupant protection systems and components that enable people to travel safely. Joyson Safety Systems leverages the power of collaboration to provide our customers with quality and service excellence through our global network of over 40,000 employees in 25 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, and we are focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future. We encourage lifelong learning and provide the resources to help our team members build the foundation for a strong future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Summary: The successful candidate is expected to be an active contributor in the design, development, and validation testing of both new and improved Seat Belt (SB) products. This position requires an individual with a strong desire to learn, excellent critical thinking skills, and the ability to work both as part of an international team and independently to achieve project goals. This position is based out of our Auburn Hills, MI facility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops motion profiles via software parameterization of our motorized seat belts
• Ability to use simulation tools to analyze performance and troubleshoot system behavior
• Lead localization effort of test sled capability expansion for motorized seat belts
• Reflashes firmware onto motorized seat belt control modules
• Support the SB development process, including preparing Build Requests, Test Requests, and Test Reports for Lead Engineers in Europe, Asia, or Auburn Hills
• Design SB and/ or complete modules to provide maximum quality and functional reliability at optimum customer value
• Create and modify drawings, tolerance stacks, and DFMEAs for new and modified SB designs
• Be able to analyze the results of finite element analysis, dynamic simulation models, and other predictive tools to optimize SB and component designs
• Conduct independent root cause analysis studies and propose corrective actions/ design changes that resolve SB performance issues
• Direct and coordinate building or modification of production lines to ensure conformance with the engineered design
• Conduct research studies to develop new products or manufacturing processes that improve quality and reduce cost.
• Potential for up to 30% travel to Mexico, Europe and Asia

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 2 years practical experience within the automotive industry
• Preferred: CAN/CAN FD experience, knowledge of motor control

We are an Affirmative Action/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.